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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.72, 3,085.98 and 808.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.72, 3,085.98 and 808.10 is: 1,211.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.72 : 3,085.98 = 808.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.72/3,085.98 = 808.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.72x = 3,085.98 × 808.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.72x = 2,493,780.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,780.44/2,057.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.91

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