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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.64, 3,097.05 and 815.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.64, 3,097.05 and 815.23 is: 1,222.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.64 : 3,097.05 = 815.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.64/3,097.05 = 815.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.64x = 3,097.05 × 815.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.64x = 2,524,808.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,808.07/2,064.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.88

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