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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.92, 3,056.65 and 807.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.92, 3,056.65 and 807.20 is: 1,210.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.92 : 3,056.65 = 807.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.92/3,056.65 = 807.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.92x = 3,056.65 × 807.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.92x = 2,467,310.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,310.58/2,038.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.11

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