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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.20, 3,053.21 and 736.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.20, 3,053.21 and 736.57 is: 1,105.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.20 : 3,053.21 = 736.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.20/3,053.21 = 736.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.20x = 3,053.21 × 736.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.20x = 2,248,902.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,902.89/2,035.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.00

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