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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.65, 3,053.16 and 803.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.65, 3,053.16 and 803.91 is: 1,205.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.65 : 3,053.16 = 803.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.65/3,053.16 = 803.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.65x = 3,053.16 × 803.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.65x = 2,454,465.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,465.86/2,035.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.74

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