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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.69, 3,044.21 and 731.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.69, 3,044.21 and 731.25 is: 1,096.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.69 : 3,044.21 = 731.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.69/3,044.21 = 731.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.69x = 3,044.21 × 731.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.69x = 2,226,074.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,074.91/2,030.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.21

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