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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.04, 3,054.52 and 737.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.04, 3,054.52 and 737.52 is: 1,106.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.04 : 3,054.52 = 737.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.04/3,054.52 = 737.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.04x = 3,054.52 × 737.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.04x = 2,252,769.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,769.59/2,036.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.45

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