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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.50, 3,051.44 and 736.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.50, 3,051.44 and 736.68 is: 1,104.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.50 : 3,051.44 = 736.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.50/3,051.44 = 736.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.50x = 3,051.44 × 736.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.50x = 2,247,934.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,934.82/2,035.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.36

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