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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.34, 3,065.29 and 810.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.34, 3,065.29 and 810.87 is: 1,216.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.34 : 3,065.29 = 810.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.34/3,065.29 = 810.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.34x = 3,065.29 × 810.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.34x = 2,485,551.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,551.70/2,043.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.42

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