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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.66, 3,082.04 and 805.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.66, 3,082.04 and 805.20 is: 1,207.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.66 : 3,082.04 = 805.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.66/3,082.04 = 805.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.66x = 3,082.04 × 805.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.66x = 2,481,654.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,481,654.58/2,054.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.82

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