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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.08, 3,048.12 and 733.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.08, 3,048.12 and 733.55 is: 1,100.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.08 : 3,048.12 = 733.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.08/3,048.12 = 733.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.08x = 3,048.12 × 733.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.08x = 2,235,948.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,948.43/2,032.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.33

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