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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.56, 3,057.34 and 2,004.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.56, 3,057.34 and 2,004.80 is: 3,008.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.56 : 3,057.34 = 2,004.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.56/3,057.34 = 2,004.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.56x = 3,057.34 × 2,004.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.56x = 6,129,355.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,129,355.23/2,037.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.18

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