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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.50, 3,075.40 and 733.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.50, 3,075.40 and 733.97 is: 1,100.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.50 : 3,075.40 = 733.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.50/3,075.40 = 733.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.50x = 3,075.40 × 733.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.50x = 2,257,251.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257,251.34/2,050.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.83

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