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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.58, 3,070.14 and 815.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.58, 3,070.14 and 815.18 is: 1,222.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.58 : 3,070.14 = 815.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.58/3,070.14 = 815.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.58x = 3,070.14 × 815.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.58x = 2,502,716.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,716.73/2,047.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.28

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