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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.87, 3,072.87 and 818.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.87, 3,072.87 and 818.04 is: 1,226.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.87 : 3,072.87 = 818.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.87/3,072.87 = 818.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.87x = 3,072.87 × 818.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.87x = 2,513,730.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,513,730.57/2,049.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.29

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