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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.27, 3,055.62 and 804.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.27, 3,055.62 and 804.36 is: 1,206.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.27 : 3,055.62 = 804.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.27/3,055.62 = 804.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.27x = 3,055.62 × 804.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.27x = 2,457,818.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,818.50/2,037.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.43

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