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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.33, 3,060.51 and 807.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.33, 3,060.51 and 807.42 is: 1,211.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.33 : 3,060.51 = 807.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.33/3,060.51 = 807.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.33x = 3,060.51 × 807.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.33x = 2,471,116.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,116.98/2,040.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.14

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