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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.94, 3,048.72 and 733.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.94, 3,048.72 and 733.51 is: 1,100.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.94 : 3,048.72 = 733.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.94/3,048.72 = 733.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.94x = 3,048.72 × 733.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.94x = 2,236,266.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,236,266.61/2,031.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.56

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