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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.18, 3,054.19 and 804.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.18, 3,054.19 and 804.95 is: 1,206.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.18 : 3,054.19 = 804.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.18/3,054.19 = 804.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.18x = 3,054.19 × 804.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.18x = 2,458,470.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458,470.24/2,038.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.21

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