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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.10, 3,049.85 and 734.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.10, 3,049.85 and 734.27 is: 1,101.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.10 : 3,049.85 = 734.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.10/3,049.85 = 734.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.10x = 3,049.85 × 734.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.10x = 2,239,399.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,399.95/2,033.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.47

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