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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.71, 3,079.98 and 804.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.71, 3,079.98 and 804.09 is: 1,205.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.71 : 3,079.98 = 804.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.71/3,079.98 = 804.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.71x = 3,079.98 × 804.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.71x = 2,476,581.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,476,581.12/2,053.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.91

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