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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.32, 3,064.49 and 810.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.32, 3,064.49 and 810.04 is: 1,215.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.32 : 3,064.49 = 810.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.32/3,064.49 = 810.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.32x = 3,064.49 × 810.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.32x = 2,482,340.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,340.11/2,042.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.45

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