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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.08, 3,064.33 and 727.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.08, 3,064.33 and 727.63 is: 1,090.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.08 : 3,064.33 = 727.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.08/3,064.33 = 727.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.08x = 3,064.33 × 727.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.08x = 2,229,698.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,698.44/2,044.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.81

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