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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.68, 3,067.02 and 728.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.68, 3,067.02 and 728.73 is: 1,092.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.68 : 3,067.02 = 728.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.68/3,067.02 = 728.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.68x = 3,067.02 × 728.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.68x = 2,235,029.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,029.48/2,045.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.56

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