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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.04, 3,067.62 and 812.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.04, 3,067.62 and 812.40 is: 1,218.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.04 : 3,067.62 = 812.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.04/3,067.62 = 812.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.04x = 3,067.62 × 812.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.04x = 2,492,134.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492,134.49/2,045.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.62

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