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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.60, 3,052.45 and 736.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.60, 3,052.45 and 736.55 is: 1,103.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.60 : 3,052.45 = 736.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.60/3,052.45 = 736.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.60x = 3,052.45 × 736.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.60x = 2,248,282.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,282.05/2,036.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.94

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