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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.98, 3,054.42 and 737.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.98, 3,054.42 and 737.55 is: 1,106.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.98 : 3,054.42 = 737.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.98/3,054.42 = 737.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.98x = 3,054.42 × 737.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.98x = 2,252,787.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,787.47/2,035.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.49

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