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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.95, 3,069.26 and 813.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.95, 3,069.26 and 813.37 is: 1,220.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.95 : 3,069.26 = 813.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.95/3,069.26 = 813.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.95x = 3,069.26 × 813.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.95x = 2,496,444.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,444.01/2,045.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.19

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