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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.22, 3,068.11 and 812.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.22, 3,068.11 and 812.75 is: 1,219.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.22 : 3,068.11 = 812.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.22/3,068.11 = 812.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.22x = 3,068.11 × 812.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.22x = 2,493,606.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,606.40/2,045.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.24

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