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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.93, 3,073.21 and 816.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.93, 3,073.21 and 816.01 is: 1,223.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.93 : 3,073.21 = 816.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.93/3,073.21 = 816.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.93x = 3,073.21 × 816.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.93x = 2,507,760.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,760.37/2,048.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.94

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