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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.28, 3,056.84 and 807.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.28, 3,056.84 and 807.57 is: 1,210.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.28 : 3,056.84 = 807.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.28/3,056.84 = 807.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.28x = 3,056.84 × 807.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.28x = 2,468,611.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,611.27/2,039.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.53

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