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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.46, 3,810.60 and 809.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.46, 3,810.60 and 809.14 is: 1,213.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.46 : 3,810.60 = 809.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.46/3,810.60 = 809.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.46x = 3,810.60 × 809.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.46x = 3,083,308.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,308.88/2,540.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.68

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