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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.49, 3,062.58 and 808.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.49, 3,062.58 and 808.25 is: 1,212.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.49 : 3,062.58 = 808.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.49/3,062.58 = 808.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.49x = 3,062.58 × 808.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.49x = 2,475,330.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,330.29/2,041.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.51

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