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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.83, 3,093.82 and 728.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.83, 3,093.82 and 728.81 is: 1,093.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.83 : 3,093.82 = 728.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.83/3,093.82 = 728.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.83x = 3,093.82 × 728.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.83x = 2,254,789.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,789.66/2,062.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.06

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