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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.08, 3,051.76 and 735.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.08, 3,051.76 and 735.68 is: 1,103.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.08 : 3,051.76 = 735.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.08/3,051.76 = 735.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.08x = 3,051.76 × 735.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.08x = 2,245,118.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,118.80/2,034.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.75

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