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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.24, 3,055.86 and 738.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.24, 3,055.86 and 738.70 is: 1,108.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.24 : 3,055.86 = 738.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.24/3,055.86 = 738.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.24x = 3,055.86 × 738.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.24x = 2,257,363.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257,363.78/2,037.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.05

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