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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.75, 3,048.81 and 734.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.75, 3,048.81 and 734.93 is: 1,101.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.75 : 3,048.81 = 734.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.75/3,048.81 = 734.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.75x = 3,048.81 × 734.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.75x = 2,240,661.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,661.93/2,033.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.74

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