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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.01, 3,810.15 and 808.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.01, 3,810.15 and 808.50 is: 1,212.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.01 : 3,810.15 = 808.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.01/3,810.15 = 808.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.01x = 3,810.15 × 808.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.01x = 3,080,506.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080,506.28/2,540.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.79

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