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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.96, 3,052.62 and 736.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.96, 3,052.62 and 736.56 is: 1,104.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.96 : 3,052.62 = 736.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.96/3,052.62 = 736.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.96x = 3,052.62 × 736.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.96x = 2,248,437.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,437.79/2,034.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.91

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