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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.45, 3,065.58 and 810.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.45, 3,065.58 and 810.63 is: 1,216.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.45 : 3,065.58 = 810.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.45/3,065.58 = 810.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.45x = 3,065.58 × 810.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.45x = 2,485,051.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,051.12/2,043.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.11

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