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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.78, 3,052.14 and 735.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.78, 3,052.14 and 735.93 is: 1,103.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.78 : 3,052.14 = 735.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.78/3,052.14 = 735.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.78x = 3,052.14 × 735.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.78x = 2,246,161.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,161.39/2,034.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.88

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