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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.79, 3,040.04 and 728.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.79, 3,040.04 and 728.30 is: 1,092.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.79 : 3,040.04 = 728.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.79/3,040.04 = 728.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.79x = 3,040.04 × 728.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.79x = 2,214,042.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,042.29/2,026.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.39

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