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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.04, 3,070.98 and 952.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.04, 3,070.98 and 952.92 is: 1,428.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.04 : 3,070.98 = 952.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.04/3,070.98 = 952.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.04x = 3,070.98 × 952.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.04x = 2,926,398.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926,398.26/2,048.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.88

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