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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.41, 3,056.58 and 738.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.41, 3,056.58 and 738.88 is: 1,108.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.41 : 3,056.58 = 738.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.41/3,056.58 = 738.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.41x = 3,056.58 × 738.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.41x = 2,258,438.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,438.19/2,037.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.49

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