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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.58, 3,063.87 and 810.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.58, 3,063.87 and 810.18 is: 1,215.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.58 : 3,063.87 = 810.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.58/3,063.87 = 810.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.58x = 3,063.87 × 810.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.58x = 2,482,286.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,286.20/2,042.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.27

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