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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.41, 3,052.08 and 735.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.41, 3,052.08 and 735.88 is: 1,103.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.41 : 3,052.08 = 735.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.41/3,052.08 = 735.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.41x = 3,052.08 × 735.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.41x = 2,245,957.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,957.00/2,034.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.98

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