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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.12, 3,056.80 and 1,064.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.12, 3,056.80 and 1,064.08 is: 1,596.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.12 : 3,056.80 = 1,064.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.12/3,056.80 = 1,064.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.12x = 3,056.80 × 1,064.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.12x = 3,252,679.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,679.74/2,037.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.71

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