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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.81, 3,056.73 and 804.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.81, 3,056.73 and 804.90 is: 1,207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.81 : 3,056.73 = 804.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.81/3,056.73 = 804.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.81x = 3,056.73 × 804.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.81x = 2,460,361.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460,361.98/2,037.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.36

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