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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.22, 3,081.59 and 804.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.22, 3,081.59 and 804.32 is: 1,205.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.22 : 3,081.59 = 804.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.22/3,081.59 = 804.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.22x = 3,081.59 × 804.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.22x = 2,478,584.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478,584.47/2,055.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.99

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