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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.58, 3,810.09 and 808.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.58, 3,810.09 and 808.34 is: 1,212.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.58 : 3,810.09 = 808.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.58/3,810.09 = 808.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.58x = 3,810.09 × 808.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.58x = 3,079,848.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079,848.15/2,539.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.74

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