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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.46, 3,067.50 and 812.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.46, 3,067.50 and 812.16 is: 1,217.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.46 : 3,067.50 = 812.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.46/3,067.50 = 812.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.46x = 3,067.50 × 812.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.46x = 2,491,300.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491,300.80/2,046.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.37

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