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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.02, 3,081.17 and 738.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.02, 3,081.17 and 738.04 is: 1,107.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.02 : 3,081.17 = 738.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.02/3,081.17 = 738.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.02x = 3,081.17 × 738.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.02x = 2,274,026.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,026.71/2,054.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.11

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