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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.51, 3,067.20 and 728.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.51, 3,067.20 and 728.75 is: 1,092.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.51 : 3,067.20 = 728.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.51/3,067.20 = 728.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.51x = 3,067.20 × 728.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.51x = 2,235,222
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,222/2,045.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.75

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