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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.02, 3,056.64 and 806.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.02, 3,056.64 and 806.20 is: 1,208.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.02 : 3,056.64 = 806.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.02/3,056.64 = 806.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.02x = 3,056.64 × 806.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.02x = 2,464,263.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,464,263.17/2,039.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.55

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