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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.26, 3,056.12 and 2,005.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.26, 3,056.12 and 2,005.54 is: 3,008.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.26 : 3,056.12 = 2,005.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.26/3,056.12 = 2,005.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.26x = 3,056.12 × 2,005.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.26x = 6,129,170.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,129,170.90/2,037.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.54

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