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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.93, 3,048.53 and 733.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.93, 3,048.53 and 733.50 is: 1,100.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.93 : 3,048.53 = 733.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.93/3,048.53 = 733.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.93x = 3,048.53 × 733.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.93x = 2,236,093.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,236,093.09/2,031.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.48

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