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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.75, 3,060.65 and 808.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.75, 3,060.65 and 808.05 is: 1,212.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.75 : 3,060.65 = 808.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.75/3,060.65 = 808.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.75x = 3,060.65 × 808.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.75x = 2,473,154.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473,154.19/2,039.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.48

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