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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.91, 3,064.41 and 810.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.91, 3,064.41 and 810.90 is: 1,216.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.91 : 3,064.41 = 810.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.91/3,064.41 = 810.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.91x = 3,064.41 × 810.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.91x = 2,484,930.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,930.07/2,042.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.37

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