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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.84, 3,042.64 and 730

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.84, 3,042.64 and 730 is: 1,094.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.84 : 3,042.64 = 730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.84/3,042.64 = 730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.84x = 3,042.64 × 730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.84x = 2,221,127.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,127.20/2,028.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.78

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