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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.82, 3,067.11 and 813

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.82, 3,067.11 and 813 is: 1,218.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.82 : 3,067.11 = 813 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.82/3,067.11 = 813/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.82x = 3,067.11 × 813
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.82x = 2,493,560.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,560.43/2,045.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.86

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