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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.06, 3,054.96 and 738.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.06, 3,054.96 and 738.21 is: 1,107.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.06 : 3,054.96 = 738.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.06/3,054.96 = 738.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.06x = 3,054.96 × 738.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.06x = 2,255,202.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,202.02/2,037.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.09

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