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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.06, 3,046.27 and 733.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.06, 3,046.27 and 733.23 is: 1,099.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.06 : 3,046.27 = 733.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.06/3,046.27 = 733.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.06x = 3,046.27 × 733.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.06x = 2,233,616.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,616.55/2,032.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.19

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