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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.56, 3,069.72 and 814.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.56, 3,069.72 and 814.92 is: 1,221.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.56 : 3,069.72 = 814.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.56/3,069.72 = 814.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.56x = 3,069.72 × 814.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.56x = 2,501,576.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,576.22/2,047.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.74

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