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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.14, 3,055.43 and 803.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.14, 3,055.43 and 803.32 is: 1,205.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.14 : 3,055.43 = 803.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.14/3,055.43 = 803.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.14x = 3,055.43 × 803.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.14x = 2,454,482.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,482.40/2,036.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.46

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