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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.80, 3,046.34 and 733.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.80, 3,046.34 and 733.10 is: 1,099.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.80 : 3,046.34 = 733.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.80/3,046.34 = 733.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.80x = 3,046.34 × 733.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.80x = 2,233,258.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,258.46/2,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.16

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