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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.70, 3,056.26 and 738.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.70, 3,056.26 and 738.06 is: 1,107.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.70 : 3,056.26 = 738.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.70/3,056.26 = 738.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.70x = 3,056.26 × 738.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.70x = 2,255,703.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,703.26/2,036.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.53

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