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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.59, 3,050.94 and 735.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.59, 3,050.94 and 735.54 is: 1,102.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.59 : 3,050.94 = 735.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.59/3,050.94 = 735.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.59x = 3,050.94 × 735.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.59x = 2,244,088.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,088.41/2,035.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.43

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