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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.76, 3,070.13 and 813.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.76, 3,070.13 and 813.84 is: 1,220.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.76 : 3,070.13 = 813.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.76/3,070.13 = 813.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.76x = 3,070.13 × 813.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.76x = 2,498,594.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,594.60/2,046.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.76

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