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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.80, 3,041.70 and 729.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.80, 3,041.70 and 729.37 is: 1,094.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.80 : 3,041.70 = 729.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.80/3,041.70 = 729.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.80x = 3,041.70 × 729.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.80x = 2,218,524.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,524.73/2,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.06

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