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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.10, 3,054.42 and 737.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.10, 3,054.42 and 737.58 is: 1,106.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.10 : 3,054.42 = 737.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.10/3,054.42 = 737.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.10x = 3,054.42 × 737.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.10x = 2,252,879.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,879.10/2,036.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.47

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