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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.77, 3,070.49 and 814.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.77, 3,070.49 and 814.19 is: 1,221.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.77 : 3,070.49 = 814.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.77/3,070.49 = 814.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.77x = 3,070.49 × 814.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.77x = 2,499,942.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499,942.83/2,046.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.41

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