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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.83, 3,059.14 and 807.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.83, 3,059.14 and 807.74 is: 1,210.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.83 : 3,059.14 = 807.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.83/3,059.14 = 807.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.83x = 3,059.14 × 807.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.83x = 2,470,989.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,989.74/2,040.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.78

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