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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.14, 3,064.03 and 811.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.14, 3,064.03 and 811.01 is: 1,215.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.14 : 3,064.03 = 811.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.14/3,064.03 = 811.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.14x = 3,064.03 × 811.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.14x = 2,484,964.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,964.60/2,044.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.66

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