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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.80, 2,046.72 and 1,348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.80, 2,046.72 and 1,348.80 is: 2,046.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.80 : 2,046.72 = 1,348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.80/2,046.72 = 1,348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.80x = 2,046.72 × 1,348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.80x = 2,760,615.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,760,615.94/1,348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.72

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