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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.35, 3,044.04 and 730.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.35, 3,044.04 and 730.53 is: 1,095.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.35 : 3,044.04 = 730.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.35/3,044.04 = 730.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.35x = 3,044.04 × 730.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.35x = 2,223,762.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,762.54/2,029.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.80

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