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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.64, 3,064.20 and 809.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.64, 3,064.20 and 809.93 is: 1,215.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.64 : 3,064.20 = 809.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.64/3,064.20 = 809.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.64x = 3,064.20 × 809.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.64x = 2,481,787.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,481,787.51/2,041.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.59

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