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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.06, 3,068.30 and 1,122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.06, 3,068.30 and 1,122.24 is: 1,681.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.06 : 3,068.30 = 1,122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.06/3,068.30 = 1,122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.06x = 3,068.30 × 1,122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.06x = 3,443,368.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,368.99/2,048.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.28

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