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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.40, 3,079.78 and 736.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.40, 3,079.78 and 736.94 is: 1,105.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.40 : 3,079.78 = 736.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.40/3,079.78 = 736.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.40x = 3,079.78 × 736.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.40x = 2,269,618.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,618.93/2,053.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.30

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