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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.61, 3,070.96 and 814.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.61, 3,070.96 and 814.69 is: 1,221.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.61 : 3,070.96 = 814.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.61/3,070.96 = 814.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.61x = 3,070.96 × 814.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.61x = 2,501,880.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,880.40/2,047.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.85

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