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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.23, 3,061.87 and 808.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.23, 3,061.87 and 808.01 is: 1,212.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.23 : 3,061.87 = 808.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.23/3,061.87 = 808.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.23x = 3,061.87 × 808.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.23x = 2,474,015.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,015.73/2,041.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.02

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