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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.39, 3,096.68 and 814.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.39, 3,096.68 and 814.98 is: 1,222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.39 : 3,096.68 = 814.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.39/3,096.68 = 814.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.39x = 3,096.68 × 814.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.39x = 2,523,728.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,728.19/2,064.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.51

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