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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.68, 3,044.55 and 731.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.68, 3,044.55 and 731.12 is: 1,096.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.68 : 3,044.55 = 731.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.68/3,044.55 = 731.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.68x = 3,044.55 × 731.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.68x = 2,225,916.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,916.17/2,029.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.68

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