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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.02, 3,072.54 and 815.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.02, 3,072.54 and 815.02 is: 1,222.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.02 : 3,072.54 = 815.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.02/3,072.54 = 815.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.02x = 3,072.54 × 815.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.02x = 2,504,181.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,181.55/2,048.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.73

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