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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.50, 3,065.54 and 812.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.50, 3,065.54 and 812.23 is: 1,217.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.50 : 3,065.54 = 812.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.50/3,065.54 = 812.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.50x = 3,065.54 × 812.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.50x = 2,489,923.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,923.55/2,045.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.27

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