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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.19, 3,064.31 and 810.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.19, 3,064.31 and 810.50 is: 1,216.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.19 : 3,064.31 = 810.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.19/3,064.31 = 810.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.19x = 3,064.31 × 810.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.19x = 2,483,606.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,483,606.92/2,042.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.15

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