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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.28, 3,050.10 and 735.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.28, 3,050.10 and 735.58 is: 1,102.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.28 : 3,050.10 = 735.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.28/3,050.10 = 735.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.28x = 3,050.10 × 735.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.28x = 2,243,592.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,592.56/2,034.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.89

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