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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.50, 3,049.94 and 735.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.50, 3,049.94 and 735.68 is: 1,102.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.50 : 3,049.94 = 735.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.50/3,049.94 = 735.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.50x = 3,049.94 × 735.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.50x = 2,243,779.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,779.86/2,034.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.87

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