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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.42, 3,052.86 and 737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.42, 3,052.86 and 737 is: 1,104.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.42 : 3,052.86 = 737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.42/3,052.86 = 737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.42x = 3,052.86 × 737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.42x = 2,249,957.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,957.82/2,036.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.86

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