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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.35, 3,047.70 and 733.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.35, 3,047.70 and 733.11 is: 1,099.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.35 : 3,047.70 = 733.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.35/3,047.70 = 733.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.35x = 3,047.70 × 733.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.35x = 2,234,299.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,299.35/2,032.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.37

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