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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.93, 3,055.30 and 738.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.93, 3,055.30 and 738.37 is: 1,107.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.93 : 3,055.30 = 738.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.93/3,055.30 = 738.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.93x = 3,055.30 × 738.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.93x = 2,255,941.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,941.86/2,036.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.52

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