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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.44, 3,041.70 and 729.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.44, 3,041.70 and 729.04 is: 1,093.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.44 : 3,041.70 = 729.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.44/3,041.70 = 729.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.44x = 3,041.70 × 729.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.44x = 2,217,520.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,520.97/2,027.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.75

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