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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.87, 3,075.00 and 816.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.87, 3,075.00 and 816.99 is: 1,225.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.87 : 3,075.00 = 816.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.87/3,075.00 = 816.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.87x = 3,075.00 × 816.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.87x = 2,512,240.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512,240.17/2,049.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.56

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