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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.40, 3,057.72 and 806.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.40, 3,057.72 and 806.48 is: 1,209.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.40 : 3,057.72 = 806.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.40/3,057.72 = 806.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.40x = 3,057.72 × 806.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.40x = 2,465,990.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465,990.03/2,039.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.17

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