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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.08, 3,809.84 and 808.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.08, 3,809.84 and 808.48 is: 1,212.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.08 : 3,809.84 = 808.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.08/3,809.84 = 808.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.08x = 3,809.84 × 808.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.08x = 3,080,179.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080,179.44/2,540.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.63

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