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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.46, 3,044.50 and 730.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.46, 3,044.50 and 730.63 is: 1,096.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.46 : 3,044.50 = 730.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.46/3,044.50 = 730.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.46x = 3,044.50 × 730.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.46x = 2,224,384.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,384.16/2,029.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.05

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