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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.86, 3,082.28 and 804.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.86, 3,082.28 and 804.64 is: 1,207.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.86 : 3,082.28 = 804.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.86/3,082.28 = 804.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.86x = 3,082.28 × 804.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.86x = 2,480,125.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,125.78/2,053.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.54

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