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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.78, 3,069.51 and 813.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.78, 3,069.51 and 813.48 is: 1,219.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.78 : 3,069.51 = 813.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.78/3,069.51 = 813.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.78x = 3,069.51 × 813.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.78x = 2,496,984.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,984.99/2,047.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.36

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