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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.11, 3,810.39 and 808.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.11, 3,810.39 and 808.73 is: 1,213.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.11 : 3,810.39 = 808.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.11/3,810.39 = 808.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.11x = 3,810.39 × 808.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.11x = 3,081,594.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,081,594.89/2,540.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.17

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