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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.04, 3,047.43 and 733.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.04, 3,047.43 and 733.34 is: 1,099.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.04 : 3,047.43 = 733.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.04/3,047.43 = 733.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.04x = 3,047.43 × 733.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.04x = 2,234,802.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,802.32/2,032.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.78

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