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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.17, 3,055.15 and 805.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.17, 3,055.15 and 805.08 is: 1,206.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.17 : 3,055.15 = 805.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.17/3,055.15 = 805.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.17x = 3,055.15 × 805.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.17x = 2,459,640.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,640.16/2,038.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.79

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