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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.42, 3,048.63 and 733.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.42, 3,048.63 and 733.89 is: 1,100.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.42 : 3,048.63 = 733.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.42/3,048.63 = 733.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.42x = 3,048.63 × 733.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.42x = 2,237,359.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,359.07/2,032.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.84

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