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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.50, 3,056.40 and 804.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.50, 3,056.40 and 804.80 is: 1,207.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.50 : 3,056.40 = 804.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.50/3,056.40 = 804.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.50x = 3,056.40 × 804.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.50x = 2,459,790.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,790.72/2,037.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.26

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