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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.36, 3,054.54 and 737.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.36, 3,054.54 and 737.40 is: 1,106.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.36 : 3,054.54 = 737.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.36/3,054.54 = 737.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.36x = 3,054.54 × 737.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.36x = 2,252,417.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,417.80/2,036.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.10

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