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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.05, 3,049.72 and 735.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.05, 3,049.72 and 735.35 is: 1,102.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.05 : 3,049.72 = 735.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.05/3,049.72 = 735.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.05x = 3,049.72 × 735.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.05x = 2,242,594.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,594.52/2,034.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.53

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