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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.80, 3,044.83 and 732.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.80, 3,044.83 and 732.10 is: 1,097.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.80 : 3,044.83 = 732.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.80/3,044.83 = 732.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.80x = 3,044.83 × 732.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.80x = 2,229,120.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,120.04/2,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.66

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