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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.21, 3,042.33 and 729.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.21, 3,042.33 and 729.68 is: 1,094.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.21 : 3,042.33 = 729.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.21/3,042.33 = 729.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.21x = 3,042.33 × 729.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.21x = 2,219,909.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,909.41/2,028.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.52

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