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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.81, 3,081.37 and 736.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.81, 3,081.37 and 736.66 is: 1,105.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.81 : 3,081.37 = 736.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.81/3,081.37 = 736.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.81x = 3,081.37 × 736.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.81x = 2,269,923.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,923.34/2,053.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.23

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