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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.96, 3,045.25 and 731.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.96, 3,045.25 and 731.13 is: 1,096.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.96 : 3,045.25 = 731.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.96/3,045.25 = 731.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.96x = 3,045.25 × 731.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.96x = 2,226,454.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,454.75/2,029.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.80

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