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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.76, 3,048.27 and 733.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.76, 3,048.27 and 733.24 is: 1,100.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.76 : 3,048.27 = 733.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.76/3,048.27 = 733.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.76x = 3,048.27 × 733.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.76x = 2,235,113.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,113.49/2,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.09

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