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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.25, 3,103.90 and 820.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.25, 3,103.90 and 820.15 is: 1,230.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.25 : 3,103.90 = 820.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.25/3,103.90 = 820.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.25x = 3,103.90 × 820.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.25x = 2,545,653.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,653.77/2,069.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.23

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