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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.12, 3,058.70 and 806.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.12, 3,058.70 and 806.83 is: 1,210.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.12 : 3,058.70 = 806.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.12/3,058.70 = 806.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.12x = 3,058.70 × 806.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.12x = 2,467,839.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,839.24/2,039.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.24

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