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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.92, 3,071.88 and 815.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.92, 3,071.88 and 815.32 is: 1,222.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.92 : 3,071.88 = 815.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.92/3,071.88 = 815.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.92x = 3,071.88 × 815.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.92x = 2,504,569.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,569.04/2,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.98

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