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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048, 2,826.24 and 1,220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048, 2,826.24 and 1,220 is: 1,683.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048 : 2,826.24 = 1,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048/2,826.24 = 1,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048x = 2,826.24 × 1,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048x = 3,448,012.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,012.80/2,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.60

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