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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.10, 3,046.32 and 733.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.10, 3,046.32 and 733.27 is: 1,099.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.10 : 3,046.32 = 733.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.10/3,046.32 = 733.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.10x = 3,046.32 × 733.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.10x = 2,233,767.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,767.45/2,032.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.24

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