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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.19, 3,810.32 and 808.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.19, 3,810.32 and 808.82 is: 1,213.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.19 : 3,810.32 = 808.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.19/3,810.32 = 808.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.19x = 3,810.32 × 808.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.19x = 3,081,839.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,081,839.93/2,540.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.23

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