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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.53, 3,052.68 and 736.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.53, 3,052.68 and 736.71 is: 1,104.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.53 : 3,052.68 = 736.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.53/3,052.68 = 736.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.53x = 3,052.68 × 736.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.53x = 2,248,939.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,939.88/2,035.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.84

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