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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.16, 3,054.71 and 738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.16, 3,054.71 and 738.20 is: 1,106.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.16 : 3,054.71 = 738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.16/3,054.71 = 738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.16x = 3,054.71 × 738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.16x = 2,254,986.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,986.92/2,038.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.38

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