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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.34, 3,050.16 and 734.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.34, 3,050.16 and 734.82 is: 1,102.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.34 : 3,050.16 = 734.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.34/3,050.16 = 734.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.34x = 3,050.16 × 734.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.34x = 2,241,318.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,318.57/2,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.28

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