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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.98, 3,070.48 and 815.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.98, 3,070.48 and 815.02 is: 1,221.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.98 : 3,070.48 = 815.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.98/3,070.48 = 815.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.98x = 3,070.48 × 815.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.98x = 2,502,502.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,502.61/2,047.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.94

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