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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.81, 2,821.83 and 1,248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.81, 2,821.83 and 1,248.13 is: 1,722.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.81 : 2,821.83 = 1,248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.81/2,821.83 = 1,248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.81x = 2,821.83 × 1,248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.81x = 3,522,010.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,010.68/2,044.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.41

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