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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.93, 3,046.30 and 732.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.93, 3,046.30 and 732.37 is: 1,098.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.93 : 3,046.30 = 732.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.93/3,046.30 = 732.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.93x = 3,046.30 × 732.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.93x = 2,231,018.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,018.73/2,030.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.52

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