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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.35, 3,080.19 and 737.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.35, 3,080.19 and 737.37 is: 1,106.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.35 : 3,080.19 = 737.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.35/3,080.19 = 737.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.35x = 3,080.19 × 737.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.35x = 2,271,239.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,239.70/2,053.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.11

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