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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.40, 3,068.90 and 814.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.40, 3,068.90 and 814.26 is: 1,220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.40 : 3,068.90 = 814.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.40/3,068.90 = 814.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.40x = 3,068.90 × 814.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.40x = 2,498,882.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,882.51/2,047.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.52

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