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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.20, 4,023.13 and 808.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.20, 4,023.13 and 808.05 is: 1,212.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.20 : 4,023.13 = 808.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.20/4,023.13 = 808.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.20x = 4,023.13 × 808.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.20x = 3,250,890.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,890.20/2,682.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.02

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