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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.64, 3,074.70 and 816.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.64, 3,074.70 and 816.93 is: 1,226.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.64 : 3,074.70 = 816.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.64/3,074.70 = 816.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.64x = 3,074.70 × 816.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.64x = 2,511,814.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511,814.67/2,048.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.09

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