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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.52, 3,050.28 and 734.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.52, 3,050.28 and 734.96 is: 1,102.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.52 : 3,050.28 = 734.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.52/3,050.28 = 734.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.52x = 3,050.28 × 734.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.52x = 2,241,833.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,833.79/2,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.44

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