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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.48, 3,064.18 and 1,211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.48, 3,064.18 and 1,211.40 is: 1,816.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.48 : 3,064.18 = 1,211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.48/3,064.18 = 1,211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.48x = 3,064.18 × 1,211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.48x = 3,711,947.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,711,947.65/2,043.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.48

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