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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.16, 3,072.55 and 731.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.16, 3,072.55 and 731.81 is: 1,097.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.16 : 3,072.55 = 731.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.16/3,072.55 = 731.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.16x = 3,072.55 × 731.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.16x = 2,248,519.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,519.16/2,048.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.82

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