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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.10, 3,051.20 and 735.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.10, 3,051.20 and 735.56 is: 1,103.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.10 : 3,051.20 = 735.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.10/3,051.20 = 735.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.10x = 3,051.20 × 735.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.10x = 2,244,344.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,344.62/2,034.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.36

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