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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.87, 3,052.58 and 736.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.87, 3,052.58 and 736.22 is: 1,104.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.87 : 3,052.58 = 736.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.87/3,052.58 = 736.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.87x = 3,052.58 × 736.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.87x = 2,247,351.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,351.50/2,034.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.42

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