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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.07, 3,041.78 and 729.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.07, 3,041.78 and 729.63 is: 1,093.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.07 : 3,041.78 = 729.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.07/3,041.78 = 729.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.07x = 3,041.78 × 729.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.07x = 2,219,356.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,356.91/2,029.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.78

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