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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.95, 3,074.44 and 817.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.95, 3,074.44 and 817.22 is: 1,226.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.95 : 3,074.44 = 817.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.95/3,074.44 = 817.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.95x = 3,074.44 × 817.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.95x = 2,512,497.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512,497.99/2,048.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.24

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