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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.89, 3,079.76 and 737.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.89, 3,079.76 and 737.13 is: 1,105.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.89 : 3,079.76 = 737.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.89/3,079.76 = 737.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.89x = 3,079.76 × 737.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.89x = 2,270,179.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,179.80/2,053.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.31

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