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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.07, 3,055.32 and 737.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.07, 3,055.32 and 737.37 is: 1,106.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.07 : 3,055.32 = 737.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.07/3,055.32 = 737.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.07x = 3,055.32 × 737.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.07x = 2,252,901.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,901.31/2,036.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.50

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