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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.94, 3,047.22 and 732.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.94, 3,047.22 and 732.51 is: 1,099.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.94 : 3,047.22 = 732.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.94/3,047.22 = 732.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.94x = 3,047.22 × 732.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.94x = 2,232,119.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,119.12/2,030.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.06

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