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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.64, 3,055.20 and 803.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.64, 3,055.20 and 803.92 is: 1,206.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.64 : 3,055.20 = 803.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.64/3,055.20 = 803.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.64x = 3,055.20 × 803.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.64x = 2,456,136.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,456,136.38/2,035.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.57

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