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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.24, 3,080.01 and 737.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.24, 3,080.01 and 737.26 is: 1,105.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.24 : 3,080.01 = 737.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.24/3,080.01 = 737.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.24x = 3,080.01 × 737.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.24x = 2,270,768.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,768.17/2,053.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.94

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