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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.95, 3,058.66 and 806.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.95, 3,058.66 and 806.82 is: 1,209.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.95 : 3,058.66 = 806.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.95/3,058.66 = 806.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.95x = 3,058.66 × 806.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.95x = 2,467,788.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,788.06/2,039.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.73

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