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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.16, 3,075.54 and 733.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.16, 3,075.54 and 733.82 is: 1,100.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.16 : 3,075.54 = 733.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.16/3,075.54 = 733.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.16x = 3,075.54 × 733.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.16x = 2,256,892.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,892.76/2,050.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.84

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