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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.62, 3,053.96 and 737.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.62, 3,053.96 and 737.58 is: 1,105.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.62 : 3,053.96 = 737.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.62/3,053.96 = 737.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.62x = 3,053.96 × 737.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.62x = 2,252,539.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,539.82/2,037.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.48

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