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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.84, 3,052.46 and 1,303.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.84, 3,052.46 and 1,303.68 is: 1,952.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.84 : 3,052.46 = 1,303.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.84/3,052.46 = 1,303.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.84x = 3,052.46 × 1,303.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.84x = 3,979,431.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,979,431.05/2,037.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.77

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