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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.80, 3,809.94 and 809.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.80, 3,809.94 and 809.20 is: 1,213.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.80 : 3,809.94 = 809.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.80/3,809.94 = 809.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.80x = 3,809.94 × 809.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.80x = 3,083,003.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,003.45/2,540.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.40

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