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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.98, 3,043.32 and 729.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.98, 3,043.32 and 729.46 is: 1,094.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.98 : 3,043.32 = 729.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.98/3,043.32 = 729.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.98x = 3,043.32 × 729.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.98x = 2,219,980.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,980.21/2,027.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.68

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