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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.41, 3,068.12 and 813.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.41, 3,068.12 and 813.40 is: 1,220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.41 : 3,068.12 = 813.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.41/3,068.12 = 813.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.41x = 3,068.12 × 813.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.41x = 2,495,608.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,608.81/2,045.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.10

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