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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.46, 3,065.24 and 811.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.46, 3,065.24 and 811.51 is: 1,216.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.46 : 3,065.24 = 811.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.46/3,065.24 = 811.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.46x = 3,065.24 × 811.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.46x = 2,487,467.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,467.28/2,044.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.69

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