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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.03, 3,055.55 and 498.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.03, 3,055.55 and 498.03 is: 747.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.03 : 3,055.55 = 498.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.03/3,055.55 = 498.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.03x = 3,055.55 × 498.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.03x = 1,521,755.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,755.57/2,037.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.05

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