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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.52, 3,048.78 and 733.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.52, 3,048.78 and 733.96 is: 1,100.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.52 : 3,048.78 = 733.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.52/3,048.78 = 733.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.52x = 3,048.78 × 733.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.52x = 2,237,682.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,682.57/2,032.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.94

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