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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.64, 3,055.70 and 804.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.64, 3,055.70 and 804.64 is: 1,206.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.64 : 3,055.70 = 804.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.64/3,055.70 = 804.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.64x = 3,055.70 × 804.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.64x = 2,458,738.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458,738.45/2,037.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.66

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