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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.70, 3,070.24 and 813.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.70, 3,070.24 and 813.83 is: 1,220.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.70 : 3,070.24 = 813.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.70/3,070.24 = 813.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.70x = 3,070.24 × 813.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.70x = 2,498,653.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,653.42/2,046.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.82

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