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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.06, 3,063.90 and 1,810.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.06, 3,063.90 and 1,810.40 is: 2,716.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.06 : 3,063.90 = 1,810.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.06/3,063.90 = 1,810.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.06x = 3,063.90 × 1,810.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.06x = 5,546,884.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,546,884.56/2,042.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,716.32

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