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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.98, 3,057.54 and 806.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.98, 3,057.54 and 806.19 is: 1,208.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.98 : 3,057.54 = 806.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.98/3,057.54 = 806.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.98x = 3,057.54 × 806.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.98x = 2,464,958.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,464,958.17/2,038.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.92

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