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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.74, 3,053.92 and 736.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.74, 3,053.92 and 736.94 is: 1,105.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.74 : 3,053.92 = 736.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.74/3,053.92 = 736.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.74x = 3,053.92 × 736.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.74x = 2,250,555.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,555.80/2,035.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.52

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