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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.86, 3,052.28 and 736.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.86, 3,052.28 and 736.32 is: 1,104.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.86 : 3,052.28 = 736.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.86/3,052.28 = 736.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.86x = 3,052.28 × 736.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.86x = 2,247,454.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,454.81/2,034.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.48

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