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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.72, 3,048.76 and 1,207.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.72, 3,048.76 and 1,207.12 is: 1,814.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.72 : 3,048.76 = 1,207.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.72/3,048.76 = 1,207.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.72x = 3,048.76 × 1,207.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.72x = 3,680,219.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,219.17/2,028.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.06

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