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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.78, 3,055.14 and 737.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.78, 3,055.14 and 737.93 is: 1,106.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.78 : 3,055.14 = 737.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.78/3,055.14 = 737.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.78x = 3,055.14 × 737.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.78x = 2,254,479.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,479.46/2,036.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.88

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