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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.72, 3,070.92 and 814.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.72, 3,070.92 and 814.90 is: 1,222.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.72 : 3,070.92 = 814.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.72/3,070.92 = 814.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.72x = 3,070.92 × 814.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.72x = 2,502,492.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,492.71/2,047.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.09

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