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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.71, 3,049.17 and 734.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.71, 3,049.17 and 734.19 is: 1,101.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.71 : 3,049.17 = 734.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.71/3,049.17 = 734.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.71x = 3,049.17 × 734.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.71x = 2,238,670.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,670.12/2,032.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.32

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