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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.41, 3,037.79 and 727.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.41, 3,037.79 and 727.58 is: 1,090.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.41 : 3,037.79 = 727.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.41/3,037.79 = 727.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.41x = 3,037.79 × 727.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.41x = 2,210,226.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,226.58/2,026.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.71

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