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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.34, 3,809.58 and 808.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.34, 3,809.58 and 808.84 is: 1,212.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.34 : 3,809.58 = 808.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.34/3,809.58 = 808.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.34x = 3,809.58 × 808.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.34x = 3,081,340.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,081,340.69/2,541.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.49

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