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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.57, 3,053.93 and 803.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.57, 3,053.93 and 803.03 is: 1,204.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.57 : 3,053.93 = 803.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.57/3,053.93 = 803.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.57x = 3,053.93 × 803.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.57x = 2,452,378.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,378.12/2,036.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.17

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