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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.86, 3,043.29 and 729.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.86, 3,043.29 and 729.40 is: 1,094.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.86 : 3,043.29 = 729.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.86/3,043.29 = 729.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.86x = 3,043.29 × 729.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.86x = 2,219,775.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,775.73/2,028.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.10

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