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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.70, 3,044.88 and 731.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.70, 3,044.88 and 731.64 is: 1,097.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.70 : 3,044.88 = 731.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.70/3,044.88 = 731.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.70x = 3,044.88 × 731.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.70x = 2,227,756.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,227,756.00/2,030.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.04

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