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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.32, 3,810.96 and 808.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.32, 3,810.96 and 808.96 is: 1,213.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.32 : 3,810.96 = 808.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.32/3,810.96 = 808.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.32x = 3,810.96 × 808.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.32x = 3,082,914.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082,914.20/2,540.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.59

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