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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.96, 3,152.94 and 733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.96, 3,152.94 and 733 is: 1,099.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.96 : 3,152.94 = 733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.96/3,152.94 = 733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.96x = 3,152.94 × 733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.96x = 2,311,105.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,311,105.02/2,101.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.50

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