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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.54, 3,070.01 and 813.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.54, 3,070.01 and 813.68 is: 1,220.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.54 : 3,070.01 = 813.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.54/3,070.01 = 813.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.54x = 3,070.01 × 813.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.54x = 2,497,989.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497,989.37/2,046.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.59

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