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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.44, 3,059.10 and 805.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.44, 3,059.10 and 805.89 is: 1,209.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.44 : 3,059.10 = 805.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.44/3,059.10 = 805.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.44x = 3,059.10 × 805.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.44x = 2,465,298.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465,298.10/2,038.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.40

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