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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.20, 3,062.21 and 808.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.20, 3,062.21 and 808.38 is: 1,212.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.20 : 3,062.21 = 808.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.20/3,062.21 = 808.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.20x = 3,062.21 × 808.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.20x = 2,475,425.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,425.28/2,041.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.73

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