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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.72, 3,048.80 and 1,207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.72, 3,048.80 and 1,207.16 is: 1,814.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.72 : 3,048.80 = 1,207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.72/3,048.80 = 1,207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.72x = 3,048.80 × 1,207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.72x = 3,680,389.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,389.41/2,028.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.14

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