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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.25, 3,810.44 and 808.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.25, 3,810.44 and 808.88 is: 1,213.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.25 : 3,810.44 = 808.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.25/3,810.44 = 808.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.25x = 3,810.44 × 808.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.25x = 3,082,171.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082,171.68/2,540.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.33

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