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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.45, 3,056.72 and 804.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.45, 3,056.72 and 804.56 is: 1,207.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.45 : 3,056.72 = 804.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.45/3,056.72 = 804.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.45x = 3,056.72 × 804.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.45x = 2,459,310.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,310.62/2,037.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.05

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