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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.86, 3,053.78 and 737.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.86, 3,053.78 and 737.34 is: 1,106.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.86 : 3,053.78 = 737.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.86/3,053.78 = 737.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.86x = 3,053.78 × 737.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.86x = 2,251,674.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,674.15/2,035.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.01

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