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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.99, 3,044.99 and 731.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.99, 3,044.99 and 731.43 is: 1,097.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.99 : 3,044.99 = 731.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.99/3,044.99 = 731.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.99x = 3,044.99 × 731.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.99x = 2,227,197.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,227,197.04/2,029.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.15

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