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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.23, 3,054.66 and 737.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.23, 3,054.66 and 737.44 is: 1,106.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.23 : 3,054.66 = 737.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.23/3,054.66 = 737.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.23x = 3,054.66 × 737.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.23x = 2,252,628.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,628.47/2,036.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.27

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