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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.43, 3,055 and 737.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.43, 3,055 and 737.59 is: 1,106.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.43 : 3,055 = 737.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.43/3,055 = 737.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.43x = 3,055 × 737.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.43x = 2,253,337.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,337.45/2,036.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.51

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