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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.72, 3,057.81 and 1,064.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.72, 3,057.81 and 1,064.10 is: 1,596.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.72 : 3,057.81 = 1,064.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.72/3,057.81 = 1,064.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.72x = 3,057.81 × 1,064.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.72x = 3,253,815.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,253,815.62/2,037.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.79

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