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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.54, 3,052.70 and 803.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.54, 3,052.70 and 803.46 is: 1,204.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.54 : 3,052.70 = 803.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.54/3,052.70 = 803.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.54x = 3,052.70 × 803.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.54x = 2,452,722.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,722.34/2,036.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.36

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