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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.63, 3,078.78 and 736.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.63, 3,078.78 and 736.66 is: 1,104.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.63 : 3,078.78 = 736.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.63/3,078.78 = 736.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.63x = 3,078.78 × 736.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.63x = 2,268,014.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,014.07/2,053.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.39

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