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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.84, 3,053.91 and 737.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.84, 3,053.91 and 737.32 is: 1,106.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.84 : 3,053.91 = 737.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.84/3,053.91 = 737.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.84x = 3,053.91 × 737.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.84x = 2,251,708.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,708.92/2,035.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.03

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