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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.90, 3,056.79 and 1,113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.90, 3,056.79 and 1,113.24 is: 1,669.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.90 : 3,056.79 = 1,113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.90/3,056.79 = 1,113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.90x = 3,056.79 × 1,113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.90x = 3,402,940.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,402,940.90/2,037.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.83

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