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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.85, 3,040.82 and 728.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.85, 3,040.82 and 728.33 is: 1,092.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.85 : 3,040.82 = 728.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.85/3,040.82 = 728.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.85x = 3,040.82 × 728.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.85x = 2,214,720.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,720.43/2,026.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.69

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