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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.29, 3,063.15 and 808.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.29, 3,063.15 and 808.83 is: 1,213.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.29 : 3,063.15 = 808.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.29/3,063.15 = 808.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.29x = 3,063.15 × 808.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.29x = 2,477,567.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,567.61/2,041.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.73

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