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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.37, 3,060.58 and 808.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.37, 3,060.58 and 808.08 is: 1,212.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.37 : 3,060.58 = 808.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.37/3,060.58 = 808.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.37x = 3,060.58 × 808.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.37x = 2,473,189.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473,189.45/2,040.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.13

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