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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.43, 3,069.42 and 730.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.43, 3,069.42 and 730.14 is: 1,095.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.43 : 3,069.42 = 730.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.43/3,069.42 = 730.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.43x = 3,069.42 × 730.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.43x = 2,241,106.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,106.32/2,046.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.13

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