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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.39, 3,055.01 and 720.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.39, 3,055.01 and 720.69 is: 1,080.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.39 : 3,055.01 = 720.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.39/3,055.01 = 720.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.39x = 3,055.01 × 720.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.39x = 2,201,711.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,711.55/2,037.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.65

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