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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.97, 3,068.98 and 814.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.97, 3,068.98 and 814.02 is: 1,220.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.97 : 3,068.98 = 814.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.97/3,068.98 = 814.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.97x = 3,068.98 × 814.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.97x = 2,498,211.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,211.10/2,046.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.44

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