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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.08, 3,065.44 and 811.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.08, 3,065.44 and 811.96 is: 1,217.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.08 : 3,065.44 = 811.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.08/3,065.44 = 811.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.08x = 3,065.44 × 811.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.08x = 2,489,014.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,014.66/2,045.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.07

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