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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.48, 3,069.15 and 813.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.48, 3,069.15 and 813.87 is: 1,220.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.48 : 3,069.15 = 813.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.48/3,069.15 = 813.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.48x = 3,069.15 × 813.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.48x = 2,497,889.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497,889.11/2,046.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.58

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