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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.66, 3,069.82 and 813.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.66, 3,069.82 and 813.74 is: 1,220.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.66 : 3,069.82 = 813.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.66/3,069.82 = 813.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.66x = 3,069.82 × 813.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.66x = 2,498,031.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,031.26/2,046.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.54

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