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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.44, 3,058.32 and 1,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.44, 3,058.32 and 1,064 is: 1,597.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.44 : 3,058.32 = 1,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.44/3,058.32 = 1,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.44x = 3,058.32 × 1,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.44x = 3,254,052.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,254,052.48/2,037.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.13

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