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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.16, 3,046.56 and 733.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.16, 3,046.56 and 733.60 is: 1,099.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.16 : 3,046.56 = 733.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.16/3,046.56 = 733.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.16x = 3,046.56 × 733.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.16x = 2,234,956.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,956.42/2,032.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.79

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