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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.08, 3,044.16 and 729.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.08, 3,044.16 and 729.84 is: 1,094.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.08 : 3,044.16 = 729.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.08/3,044.16 = 729.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.08x = 3,044.16 × 729.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.08x = 2,221,749.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,749.73/2,029.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.95

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