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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.65, 3,046.86 and 732.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.65, 3,046.86 and 732.81 is: 1,098.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.65 : 3,046.86 = 732.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.65/3,046.86 = 732.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.65x = 3,046.86 × 732.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.65x = 2,232,769.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,769.48/2,031.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.99

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