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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.75, 3,097.02 and 730.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.75, 3,097.02 and 730.46 is: 1,095.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.75 : 3,097.02 = 730.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.75/3,097.02 = 730.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.75x = 3,097.02 × 730.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.75x = 2,262,236.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,236.91/2,064.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.65

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