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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.01, 3,050.68 and 736.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.01, 3,050.68 and 736.17 is: 1,103.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.01 : 3,050.68 = 736.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.01/3,050.68 = 736.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.01x = 3,050.68 × 736.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.01x = 2,245,819.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,819.10/2,035.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.59

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