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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.91, 3,051.07 and 735.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.91, 3,051.07 and 735.28 is: 1,102.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.91 : 3,051.07 = 735.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.91/3,051.07 = 735.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.91x = 3,051.07 × 735.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.91x = 2,243,381.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,381.28/2,033.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.99

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