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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.69, 3,055.95 and 804.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.69, 3,055.95 and 804.87 is: 1,207.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.69 : 3,055.95 = 804.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.69/3,055.95 = 804.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.69x = 3,055.95 × 804.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.69x = 2,459,642.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,642.48/2,037.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.07

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