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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.91, 3,068.91 and 813.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.91, 3,068.91 and 813.90 is: 1,220.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.91 : 3,068.91 = 813.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.91/3,068.91 = 813.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.91x = 3,068.91 × 813.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.91x = 2,497,785.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497,785.85/2,045.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.87

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