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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.98, 3,060.28 and 1,748.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.98, 3,060.28 and 1,748.74 is: 2,618.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.98 : 3,060.28 = 1,748.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.98/3,060.28 = 1,748.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.98x = 3,060.28 × 1,748.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.98x = 5,351,634.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,351,634.32/2,043.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,618.24

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