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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.73, 3,046.22 and 732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.73, 3,046.22 and 732.20 is: 1,098.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.73 : 3,046.22 = 732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.73/3,046.22 = 732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.73x = 3,046.22 × 732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.73x = 2,230,442.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,442.28/2,030.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.35

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