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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.41, 3,053.37 and 1,111.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.41, 3,053.37 and 1,111.58 is: 1,665.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.41 : 3,053.37 = 1,111.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.41/3,053.37 = 1,111.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.41x = 3,053.37 × 1,111.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.41x = 3,394,049.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,394,049.76/2,037.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.87

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