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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.76, 3,068.16 and 812.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.76, 3,068.16 and 812.64 is: 1,218.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.76 : 3,068.16 = 812.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.76/3,068.16 = 812.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.76x = 3,068.16 × 812.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.76x = 2,493,309.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,309.54/2,045.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.77

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