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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.16, 3,051.26 and 735.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.16, 3,051.26 and 735.63 is: 1,103.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.16 : 3,051.26 = 735.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.16/3,051.26 = 735.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.16x = 3,051.26 × 735.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.16x = 2,244,598.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,598.39/2,034.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.45

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