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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.80, 3,072.18 and 815.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.80, 3,072.18 and 815.16 is: 1,222.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.80 : 3,072.18 = 815.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.80/3,072.18 = 815.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.80x = 3,072.18 × 815.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.80x = 2,504,318.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,318.25/2,047.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.93

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