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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.82, 3,073.07 and 815.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.82, 3,073.07 and 815.91 is: 1,223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.82 : 3,073.07 = 815.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.82/3,073.07 = 815.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.82x = 3,073.07 × 815.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.82x = 2,507,344.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,344.46/2,048.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.80

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