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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.08, 3,075.38 and 733.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.08, 3,075.38 and 733.44 is: 1,100.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.08 : 3,075.38 = 733.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.08/3,075.38 = 733.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.08x = 3,075.38 × 733.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.08x = 2,255,606.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,606.71/2,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.25

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