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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039, 3,058.65 and 806.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039, 3,058.65 and 806.30 is: 1,209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039 : 3,058.65 = 806.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039/3,058.65 = 806.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039x = 3,058.65 × 806.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039x = 2,466,189.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466,189.50/2,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.51

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