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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.40, 3,063.60 and 810.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.40, 3,063.60 and 810.20 is: 1,214.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.40 : 3,063.60 = 810.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.40/3,063.60 = 810.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.40x = 3,063.60 × 810.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.40x = 2,482,128.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,128.72/2,043.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.71

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