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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.24, 3,066.06 and 810.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.24, 3,066.06 and 810.78 is: 1,216.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.24 : 3,066.06 = 810.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.24/3,066.06 = 810.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.24x = 3,066.06 × 810.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.24x = 2,485,900.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,900.13/2,043.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.65

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