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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.93, 3,043.39 and 730.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.93, 3,043.39 and 730.50 is: 1,095.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.93 : 3,043.39 = 730.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.93/3,043.39 = 730.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.93x = 3,043.39 × 730.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.93x = 2,223,196.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,196.40/2,028.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.75

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