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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.06, 3,062.82 and 809.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.06, 3,062.82 and 809.64 is: 1,213.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.06 : 3,062.82 = 809.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.06/3,062.82 = 809.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.06x = 3,062.82 × 809.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.06x = 2,479,781.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479,781.58/2,043.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.76

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