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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.45, 3,074.95 and 1,228.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.45, 3,074.95 and 1,228.31 is: 1,842.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.45 : 3,074.95 = 1,228.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.45/3,074.95 = 1,228.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.45x = 3,074.95 × 1,228.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.45x = 3,776,999.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,999.91/2,049.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.93

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