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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.74, 3,050.24 and 735.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.74, 3,050.24 and 735.30 is: 1,102.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.74 : 3,050.24 = 735.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.74/3,050.24 = 735.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.74x = 3,050.24 × 735.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.74x = 2,242,837.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,837.80/2,034.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.28

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