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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.30, 3,051.58 and 736.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.30, 3,051.58 and 736.60 is: 1,104.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.30 : 3,051.58 = 736.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.30/3,051.58 = 736.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.30x = 3,051.58 × 736.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.30x = 2,247,793.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,793.83/2,035.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.40

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