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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.54, 3,055.68 and 738.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.54, 3,055.68 and 738.84 is: 1,108.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.54 : 3,055.68 = 738.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.54/3,055.68 = 738.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.54x = 3,055.68 × 738.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.54x = 2,257,658.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257,658.61/2,037.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.03

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