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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.43, 3,051.65 and 735.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.43, 3,051.65 and 735.86 is: 1,103.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.43 : 3,051.65 = 735.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.43/3,051.65 = 735.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.43x = 3,051.65 × 735.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.43x = 2,245,596.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,596.64/2,034.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.80

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