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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.08, 3,061.32 and 810.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.08, 3,061.32 and 810.35 is: 1,214.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.08 : 3,061.32 = 810.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.08/3,061.32 = 810.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.08x = 3,061.32 × 810.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.08x = 2,480,736.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,736.61/2,042.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.81

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