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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.87, 3,069.26 and 813.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.87, 3,069.26 and 813.33 is: 1,220.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.87 : 3,069.26 = 813.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.87/3,069.26 = 813.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.87x = 3,069.26 × 813.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.87x = 2,496,317.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,317.17/2,045.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.18

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