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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.13, 3,072.39 and 815.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.13, 3,072.39 and 815.26 is: 1,222.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.13 : 3,072.39 = 815.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.13/3,072.39 = 815.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.13x = 3,072.39 × 815.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.13x = 2,504,796.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,796.67/2,048.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.97

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