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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.77, 3,084.78 and 809.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.77, 3,084.78 and 809.22 is: 1,213.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.77 : 3,084.78 = 809.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.77/3,084.78 = 809.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.77x = 3,084.78 × 809.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.77x = 2,496,280.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,280.27/2,057.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.10

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