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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.61, 3,045.62 and 731.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.61, 3,045.62 and 731.18 is: 1,097.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.61 : 3,045.62 = 731.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.61/3,045.62 = 731.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.61x = 3,045.62 × 731.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.61x = 2,226,905.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,905.87/2,029.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.21

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