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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.52, 3,048.42 and 734.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.52, 3,048.42 and 734.70 is: 1,101.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.52 : 3,048.42 = 734.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.52/3,048.42 = 734.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.52x = 3,048.42 × 734.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.52x = 2,239,674.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,674.17/2,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.38

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