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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.46, 3,066 and 811.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.46, 3,066 and 811.16 is: 1,215.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.46 : 3,066 = 811.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.46/3,066 = 811.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.46x = 3,066 × 811.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.46x = 2,487,016.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,016.56/2,045.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.87

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