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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.34, 3,042.16 and 730.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.34, 3,042.16 and 730.51 is: 1,095.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.34 : 3,042.16 = 730.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.34/3,042.16 = 730.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.34x = 3,042.16 × 730.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.34x = 2,222,328.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,222,328.30/2,029.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.10

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