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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.15, 3,055.83 and 738.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.15, 3,055.83 and 738.57 is: 1,107.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.15 : 3,055.83 = 738.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.15/3,055.83 = 738.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.15x = 3,055.83 × 738.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.15x = 2,256,944.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,944.36/2,037.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.89

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