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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.65, 3,056.58 and 739.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.65, 3,056.58 and 739.07 is: 1,108.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.65 : 3,056.58 = 739.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.65/3,056.58 = 739.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.65x = 3,056.58 × 739.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.65x = 2,259,026.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,026.58/2,037.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.64

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