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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.40, 3,065.78 and 812.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.40, 3,065.78 and 812.44 is: 1,217.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.40 : 3,065.78 = 812.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.40/3,065.78 = 812.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.40x = 3,065.78 × 812.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.40x = 2,490,762.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490,762.30/2,045.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.74

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