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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.07, 3,073.88 and 732.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.07, 3,073.88 and 732.43 is: 1,098.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.07 : 3,073.88 = 732.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.07/3,073.88 = 732.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.07x = 3,073.88 × 732.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.07x = 2,251,401.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,401.93/2,049.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.74

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