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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.67, 3,059.78 and 806.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.67, 3,059.78 and 806.99 is: 1,210.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.67 : 3,059.78 = 806.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.67/3,059.78 = 806.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.67x = 3,059.78 × 806.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.67x = 2,469,192.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,192.53/2,039.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.58

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