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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.22, 3,069.61 and 813.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.22, 3,069.61 and 813.75 is: 1,220.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.22 : 3,069.61 = 813.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.22/3,069.61 = 813.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.22x = 3,069.61 × 813.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.22x = 2,497,895.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497,895.14/2,046.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.74

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