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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.01, 3,041.69 and 729.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.01, 3,041.69 and 729.56 is: 1,093.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.01 : 3,041.69 = 729.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.01/3,041.69 = 729.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.01x = 3,041.69 × 729.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.01x = 2,219,099.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,099.31/2,029.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.69

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