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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.69, 3,056.40 and 1,213.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.69, 3,056.40 and 1,213.38 is: 1,819.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.69 : 3,056.40 = 1,213.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.69/3,056.40 = 1,213.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.69x = 3,056.40 × 1,213.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.69x = 3,708,574.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,708,574.63/2,037.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.99

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