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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.80, 3,049.34 and 735.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.80, 3,049.34 and 735.10 is: 1,102.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.80 : 3,049.34 = 735.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.80/3,049.34 = 735.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.80x = 3,049.34 × 735.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.80x = 2,241,550.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,550.91/2,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.15

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