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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.81, 3,044.85 and 732.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.81, 3,044.85 and 732.11 is: 1,097.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.81 : 3,044.85 = 732.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.81/3,044.85 = 732.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.81x = 3,044.85 × 732.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.81x = 2,229,165.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,165.13/2,030.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.67

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