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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.16, 3,055.74 and 1,063.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.16, 3,055.74 and 1,063.03 is: 1,594.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.16 : 3,055.74 = 1,063.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.16/3,055.74 = 1,063.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.16x = 3,055.74 × 1,063.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.16x = 3,248,354.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,354.75/2,037.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.55

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