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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.34, 3,044.31 and 730.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.34, 3,044.31 and 730.50 is: 1,095.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.34 : 3,044.31 = 730.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.34/3,044.31 = 730.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.34x = 3,044.31 × 730.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.34x = 2,223,868.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,868.46/2,029.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.86

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