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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.96, 3,056.38 and 805.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.96, 3,056.38 and 805.88 is: 1,208.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.96 : 3,056.38 = 805.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.96/3,056.38 = 805.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.96x = 3,056.38 × 805.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.96x = 2,463,075.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463,075.51/2,038.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.01

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