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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.80, 3,056.70 and 1,065.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.80, 3,056.70 and 1,065.80 is: 1,598.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.80 : 3,056.70 = 1,065.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.80/3,056.70 = 1,065.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.80x = 3,056.70 × 1,065.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.80x = 3,257,842.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257,842.50/2,037.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.70

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