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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.85, 3,049.95 and 735.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.85, 3,049.95 and 735.03 is: 1,102.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.85 : 3,049.95 = 735.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.85/3,049.95 = 735.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.85x = 3,049.95 × 735.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.85x = 2,241,804.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,804.75/2,033.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.25

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