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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.51, 3,050.26 and 735.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.51, 3,050.26 and 735.08 is: 1,102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.51 : 3,050.26 = 735.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.51/3,050.26 = 735.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.51x = 3,050.26 × 735.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.51x = 2,242,168.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,168.03/2,033.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.61

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