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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.27, 2,821.79 and 1,248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.27, 2,821.79 and 1,248.84 is: 1,722.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.27 : 2,821.79 = 1,248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.27/2,821.79 = 1,248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.27x = 2,821.79 × 1,248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.27x = 3,523,967.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523,967.35/2,045.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.98

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