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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.59, 3,059.78 and 806.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.59, 3,059.78 and 806.85 is: 1,211.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.59 : 3,059.78 = 806.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.59/3,059.78 = 806.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.59x = 3,059.78 × 806.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.59x = 2,468,779.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,779.46/2,038.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.02

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