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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.78, 3,053.64 and 736.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.78, 3,053.64 and 736.93 is: 1,105.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.78 : 3,053.64 = 736.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.78/3,053.64 = 736.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.78x = 3,053.64 × 736.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.78x = 2,250,318.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,318.93/2,035.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.38

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