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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.12, 3,049.20 and 734.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.12, 3,049.20 and 734.20 is: 1,101.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.12 : 3,049.20 = 734.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.12/3,049.20 = 734.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.12x = 3,049.20 × 734.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.12x = 2,238,722.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,722.64/2,032.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.67

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