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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.91, 3,049.83 and 734.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.91, 3,049.83 and 734.38 is: 1,101.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.91 : 3,049.83 = 734.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.91/3,049.83 = 734.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.91x = 3,049.83 × 734.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.91x = 2,239,728.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,728.75/2,032.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.74

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