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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.30, 3,053.09 and 737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.30, 3,053.09 and 737.60 is: 1,105.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.30 : 3,053.09 = 737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.30/3,053.09 = 737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.30x = 3,053.09 × 737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.30x = 2,251,940.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,940.23/2,036.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.90

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