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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.59, 3,074.38 and 733.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.59, 3,074.38 and 733.30 is: 1,099.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.59 : 3,074.38 = 733.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.59/3,074.38 = 733.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.59x = 3,074.38 × 733.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.59x = 2,254,433.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,433.33/2,049.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.94

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