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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.99, 3,061.68 and 808.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.99, 3,061.68 and 808.98 is: 1,213.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.99 : 3,061.68 = 808.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.99/3,061.68 = 808.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.99x = 3,061.68 × 808.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.99x = 2,476,837.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,476,837.89/2,040.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.55

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