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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.16, 3,053.21 and 737.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.16, 3,053.21 and 737.20 is: 1,104.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.16 : 3,053.21 = 737.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.16/3,053.21 = 737.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.16x = 3,053.21 × 737.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.16x = 2,250,826.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,826.41/2,037.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.88

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