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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.06, 3,055.46 and 1,305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.06, 3,055.46 and 1,305 is: 1,957.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.06 : 3,055.46 = 1,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.06/3,055.46 = 1,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.06x = 3,055.46 × 1,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.06x = 3,987,368.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,987,368.78/2,037.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.41

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