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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.78, 3,057.02 and 738.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.78, 3,057.02 and 738.95 is: 1,108.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.78 : 3,057.02 = 738.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.78/3,057.02 = 738.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.78x = 3,057.02 × 738.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.78x = 2,258,965.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,965.95/2,037.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.54

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