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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.92, 3,040.38 and 728.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.92, 3,040.38 and 728.31 is: 1,092.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.92 : 3,040.38 = 728.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.92/3,040.38 = 728.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.92x = 3,040.38 × 728.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.92x = 2,214,339.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,339.16/2,026.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.47

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