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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.41, 3,051.27 and 736.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.41, 3,051.27 and 736.59 is: 1,104.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.41 : 3,051.27 = 736.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.41/3,051.27 = 736.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.41x = 3,051.27 × 736.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.41x = 2,247,534.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,534.97/2,035.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.22

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