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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.56, 3,058.26 and 806.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.56, 3,058.26 and 806.92 is: 1,209.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.56 : 3,058.26 = 806.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.56/3,058.26 = 806.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.56x = 3,058.26 × 806.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.56x = 2,467,771.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,771.16/2,039.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.95

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