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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.88, 3,040.52 and 728.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.88, 3,040.52 and 728.85 is: 1,093.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.88 : 3,040.52 = 728.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.88/3,040.52 = 728.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.88x = 3,040.52 × 728.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.88x = 2,216,079.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,079.36/2,026.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.35

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