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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.36, 3,059.10 and 807.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.36, 3,059.10 and 807.08 is: 1,210.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.36 : 3,059.10 = 807.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.36/3,059.10 = 807.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.36x = 3,059.10 × 807.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.36x = 2,468,938.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,938.43/2,039.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.64

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