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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.33, 3,055.78 and 1,383.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.33, 3,055.78 and 1,383.41 is: 2,074.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.33 : 3,055.78 = 1,383.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.33/3,055.78 = 1,383.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.33x = 3,055.78 × 1,383.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.33x = 4,227,396.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,227,396.61/2,037.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.97

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