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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,240, 4,860 and 808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,240, 4,860 and 808 is: 1,212

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,240 : 4,860 = 808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,240/4,860 = 808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,240x = 4,860 × 808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,240x = 3,926,880
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,926,880/3,240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212

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