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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.64, 3,058.70 and 806.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.64, 3,058.70 and 806.68 is: 1,209.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.64 : 3,058.70 = 806.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.64/3,058.70 = 806.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.64x = 3,058.70 × 806.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.64x = 2,467,392.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,392.12/2,039.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.72

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