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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.48, 3,079.10 and 736.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.48, 3,079.10 and 736.27 is: 1,104.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.48 : 3,079.10 = 736.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.48/3,079.10 = 736.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.48x = 3,079.10 × 736.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.48x = 2,267,048.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267,048.96/2,052.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.54

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