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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.08, 3,060.94 and 808.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.08, 3,060.94 and 808.96 is: 1,212.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.08 : 3,060.94 = 808.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.08/3,060.94 = 808.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.08x = 3,060.94 × 808.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.08x = 2,476,178.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,476,178.02/2,042.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.58

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