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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.01, 3,049.83 and 734.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.01, 3,049.83 and 734.79 is: 1,102.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.01 : 3,049.83 = 734.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.01/3,049.83 = 734.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.01x = 3,049.83 × 734.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.01x = 2,240,984.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,984.59/2,033.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.30

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