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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.02, 3,056.43 and 1,306.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.02, 3,056.43 and 1,306.40 is: 1,960.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.02 : 3,056.43 = 1,306.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.02/3,056.43 = 1,306.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.02x = 3,056.43 × 1,306.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.02x = 3,992,920.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,992,920.15/2,037.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.18

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