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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.42, 3,809.82 and 808.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.42, 3,809.82 and 808.64 is: 1,212.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.42 : 3,809.82 = 808.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.42/3,809.82 = 808.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.42x = 3,809.82 × 808.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.42x = 3,080,772.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080,772.84/2,540.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.70

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