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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.30, 3,039.59 and 728.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.30, 3,039.59 and 728.60 is: 1,092.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.30 : 3,039.59 = 728.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.30/3,039.59 = 728.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.30x = 3,039.59 × 728.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.30x = 2,214,631.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,631.90/2,027.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.41

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