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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.10, 3,055.08 and 805.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.10, 3,055.08 and 805.03 is: 1,206.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.10 : 3,055.08 = 805.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.10/3,055.08 = 805.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.10x = 3,055.08 × 805.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.10x = 2,459,431.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,431.05/2,038.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.73

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