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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.35, 3,043.22 and 730.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.35, 3,043.22 and 730.52 is: 1,095.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.35 : 3,043.22 = 730.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.35/3,043.22 = 730.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.35x = 3,043.22 × 730.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.35x = 2,223,114.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,114.21/2,029.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.48

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