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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.76, 3,046.20 and 732.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.76, 3,046.20 and 732.33 is: 1,098.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.76 : 3,046.20 = 732.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.76/3,046.20 = 732.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.76x = 3,046.20 × 732.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.76x = 2,230,823.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,823.65/2,030.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.52

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