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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.35, 3,041.03 and 728.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.35, 3,041.03 and 728.52 is: 1,092.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.35 : 3,041.03 = 728.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.35/3,041.03 = 728.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.35x = 3,041.03 × 728.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.35x = 2,215,432.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215,432.33/2,027.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.77

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