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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.85, 3,074.30 and 816.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.85, 3,074.30 and 816.93 is: 1,225.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.85 : 3,074.30 = 816.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.85/3,074.30 = 816.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.85x = 3,074.30 × 816.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.85x = 2,511,486.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511,486.88/2,049.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.20

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