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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.91, 3,062.88 and 809.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.91, 3,062.88 and 809.90 is: 1,214.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.91 : 3,062.88 = 809.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.91/3,062.88 = 809.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.91x = 3,062.88 × 809.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.91x = 2,480,626.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,626.51/2,041.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.86

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