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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.38, 3,073.62 and 818.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.38, 3,073.62 and 818.54 is: 1,227.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.38 : 3,073.62 = 818.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.38/3,073.62 = 818.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.38x = 3,073.62 × 818.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.38x = 2,515,880.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,515,880.91/2,050.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.03

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