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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.35, 3,054.89 and 737.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.35, 3,054.89 and 737.71 is: 1,106.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.35 : 3,054.89 = 737.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.35/3,054.89 = 737.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.35x = 3,054.89 × 737.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.35x = 2,253,622.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,622.90/2,036.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.70

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