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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.31, 3,041.06 and 728.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.31, 3,041.06 and 728.80 is: 1,093.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.31 : 3,041.06 = 728.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.31/3,041.06 = 728.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.31x = 3,041.06 × 728.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.31x = 2,216,324.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,324.53/2,027.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.23

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