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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.55, 3,053.38 and 720.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.55, 3,053.38 and 720.03 is: 1,079.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.55 : 3,053.38 = 720.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.55/3,053.38 = 720.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.55x = 3,053.38 × 720.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.55x = 2,198,525.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,525.20/2,036.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.53

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