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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.63, 3,054.15 and 804.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.63, 3,054.15 and 804.81 is: 1,206.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.63 : 3,054.15 = 804.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.63/3,054.15 = 804.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.63x = 3,054.15 × 804.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.63x = 2,458,010.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458,010.46/2,037.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.31

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