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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.36, 3,096.94 and 730.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.36, 3,096.94 and 730.28 is: 1,095.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.36 : 3,096.94 = 730.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.36/3,096.94 = 730.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.36x = 3,096.94 × 730.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.36x = 2,261,633.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,633.34/2,064.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.56

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