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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.04, 3,055.56 and 498.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.04, 3,055.56 and 498.04 is: 747.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.04 : 3,055.56 = 498.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.04/3,055.56 = 498.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.04x = 3,055.56 × 498.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.04x = 1,521,791.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,791.10/2,037.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.06

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