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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.60, 3,041.10 and 729.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.60, 3,041.10 and 729.72 is: 1,093.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.60 : 3,041.10 = 729.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.60/3,041.10 = 729.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.60x = 3,041.10 × 729.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.60x = 2,219,151.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,151.49/2,028.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.93

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