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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.37, 3,039.86 and 727.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.37, 3,039.86 and 727.53 is: 1,091.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.37 : 3,039.86 = 727.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.37/3,039.86 = 727.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.37x = 3,039.86 × 727.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.37x = 2,211,589.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,589.35/2,026.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.40

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