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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.22, 3,052.82 and 736.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.22, 3,052.82 and 736.38 is: 1,104.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.22 : 3,052.82 = 736.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.22/3,052.82 = 736.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.22x = 3,052.82 × 736.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.22x = 2,248,031.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,031.91/2,035.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.57

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