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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.34, 3,062.81 and 809.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.34, 3,062.81 and 809.04 is: 1,212.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.34 : 3,062.81 = 809.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.34/3,062.81 = 809.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.34x = 3,062.81 × 809.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.34x = 2,477,920.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,920.49/2,043.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.68

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