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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.17, 3,050.92 and 736.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.17, 3,050.92 and 736.33 is: 1,103.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.17 : 3,050.92 = 736.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.17/3,050.92 = 736.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.17x = 3,050.92 × 736.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.17x = 2,246,483.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,483.92/2,035.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.83

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