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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.02, 3,040.50 and 728.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.02, 3,040.50 and 728.58 is: 1,092.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.02 : 3,040.50 = 728.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.02/3,040.50 = 728.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.02x = 3,040.50 × 728.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.02x = 2,215,247.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215,247.49/2,027.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.86

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