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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.04, 3,045.38 and 732.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.04, 3,045.38 and 732.44 is: 1,098.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.04 : 3,045.38 = 732.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.04/3,045.38 = 732.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.04x = 3,045.38 × 732.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.04x = 2,230,558.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,558.13/2,030.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.78

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