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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.01, 3,066.53 and 811.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.01, 3,066.53 and 811.01 is: 1,216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.01 : 3,066.53 = 811.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.01/3,066.53 = 811.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.01x = 3,066.53 × 811.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.01x = 2,486,991.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,991.82/2,044.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.72

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