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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.42, 3,050.13 and 734.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.42, 3,050.13 and 734.89 is: 1,102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.42 : 3,050.13 = 734.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.42/3,050.13 = 734.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.42x = 3,050.13 × 734.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.42x = 2,241,510.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,510.04/2,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.34

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