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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.92, 3,810.57 and 809.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.92, 3,810.57 and 809.14 is: 1,213.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.92 : 3,810.57 = 809.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.92/3,810.57 = 809.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.92x = 3,810.57 × 809.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.92x = 3,083,284.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,284.61/2,540.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.45

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