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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.40, 3,048.60 and 733.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.40, 3,048.60 and 733.04 is: 1,099.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.40 : 3,048.60 = 733.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.40/3,048.60 = 733.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.40x = 3,048.60 × 733.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.40x = 2,234,745.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,745.74/2,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.56

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