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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.05, 3,058.79 and 806.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.05, 3,058.79 and 806.29 is: 1,209.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.05 : 3,058.79 = 806.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.05/3,058.79 = 806.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.05x = 3,058.79 × 806.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.05x = 2,466,271.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466,271.79/2,039.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.52

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