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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052, 3,078 and 819.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052, 3,078 and 819.96 is: 1,229.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052 : 3,078 = 819.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052/3,078 = 819.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052x = 3,078 × 819.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052x = 2,523,836.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,836.88/2,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.94

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