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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.47, 3,063 and 809.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.47, 3,063 and 809.16 is: 1,212.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.47 : 3,063 = 809.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.47/3,063 = 809.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.47x = 3,063 × 809.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.47x = 2,478,457.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478,457.08/2,043.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.87

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