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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.48, 3,060.33 and 1,217.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.48, 3,060.33 and 1,217.37 is: 1,828.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.48 : 3,060.33 = 1,217.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.48/3,060.33 = 1,217.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.48x = 3,060.33 × 1,217.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.48x = 3,725,553.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725,553.93/2,037.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.51

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