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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.51, 3,039.44 and 728.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.51, 3,039.44 and 728.67 is: 1,092.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.51 : 3,039.44 = 728.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.51/3,039.44 = 728.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.51x = 3,039.44 × 728.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.51x = 2,214,745.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,745.10/2,027.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.35

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