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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.64, 3,063.20 and 809.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.64, 3,063.20 and 809.68 is: 1,214.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.64 : 3,063.20 = 809.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.64/3,063.20 = 809.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.64x = 3,063.20 × 809.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.64x = 2,480,211.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,211.78/2,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.22

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