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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.32, 3,037.65 and 727.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.32, 3,037.65 and 727.49 is: 1,090.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.32 : 3,037.65 = 727.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.32/3,037.65 = 727.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.32x = 3,037.65 × 727.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.32x = 2,209,844.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,844.81/2,026.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.57

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