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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.04, 3,049.25 and 783.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.04, 3,049.25 and 783.31 is: 1,174.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.04 : 3,049.25 = 783.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.04/3,049.25 = 783.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.04x = 3,049.25 × 783.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.04x = 2,388,508.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,508.02/2,033.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.85

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