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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.61, 3,069.63 and 813.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.61, 3,069.63 and 813.60 is: 1,220.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.61 : 3,069.63 = 813.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.61/3,069.63 = 813.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.61x = 3,069.63 × 813.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.61x = 2,497,450.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497,450.97/2,045.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.88

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