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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.88, 3,054.14 and 803.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.88, 3,054.14 and 803.29 is: 1,205.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.88 : 3,054.14 = 803.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.88/3,054.14 = 803.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.88x = 3,054.14 × 803.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.88x = 2,453,360.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,360.12/2,035.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.06

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