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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.33, 3,061.69 and 810.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.33, 3,061.69 and 810.60 is: 1,215.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.33 : 3,061.69 = 810.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.33/3,061.69 = 810.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.33x = 3,061.69 × 810.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.33x = 2,481,805.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,481,805.91/2,042.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.19

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