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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.15, 3,052.83 and 736.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.15, 3,052.83 and 736.57 is: 1,104.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.15 : 3,052.83 = 736.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.15/3,052.83 = 736.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.15x = 3,052.83 × 736.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.15x = 2,248,622.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,622.99/2,035.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.89

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