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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.62, 3,059.51 and 807.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.62, 3,059.51 and 807.66 is: 1,210.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.62 : 3,059.51 = 807.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.62/3,059.51 = 807.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.62x = 3,059.51 × 807.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.62x = 2,471,039.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,039.81/2,040.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.93

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