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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.64, 3,067.70 and 812.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.64, 3,067.70 and 812.68 is: 1,218.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.64 : 3,067.70 = 812.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.64/3,067.70 = 812.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.64x = 3,067.70 × 812.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.64x = 2,493,058.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,058.44/2,045.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.72

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