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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.31, 3,070.04 and 730.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.31, 3,070.04 and 730.62 is: 1,095.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.31 : 3,070.04 = 730.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.31/3,070.04 = 730.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.31x = 3,070.04 × 730.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.31x = 2,243,028.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,028.97/2,047.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.60

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