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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.99, 3,057.33 and 703.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.99, 3,057.33 and 703.73 is: 1,055.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.99 : 3,057.33 = 703.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.99/3,057.33 = 703.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.99x = 3,057.33 × 703.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.99x = 2,151,519.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,519.55/2,037.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.71

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