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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.50, 3,066.26 and 810.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.50, 3,066.26 and 810.88 is: 1,216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.50 : 3,066.26 = 810.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.50/3,066.26 = 810.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.50x = 3,066.26 × 810.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.50x = 2,486,374.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,374.77/2,043.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.72

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