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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.96, 3,103.93 and 735.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.96, 3,103.93 and 735.31 is: 1,102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.96 : 3,103.93 = 735.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.96/3,103.93 = 735.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.96x = 3,103.93 × 735.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.96x = 2,282,335.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,335.25/2,069.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.60

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