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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.04, 3,045.93 and 732.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.04, 3,045.93 and 732.34 is: 1,098.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.04 : 3,045.93 = 732.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.04/3,045.93 = 732.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.04x = 3,045.93 × 732.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.04x = 2,230,656.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,656.38/2,031.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.28

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