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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.16, 3,077.06 and 734.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.16, 3,077.06 and 734.82 is: 1,102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.16 : 3,077.06 = 734.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.16/3,077.06 = 734.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.16x = 3,077.06 × 734.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.16x = 2,261,081.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,081.56/2,051.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.34

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