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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.60, 3,053.40 and 736.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.60, 3,053.40 and 736.77 is: 1,105.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.60 : 3,053.40 = 736.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.60/3,053.40 = 736.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.60x = 3,053.40 × 736.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.60x = 2,249,653.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,653.52/2,035.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.16

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