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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.10, 2,826.39 and 1,451.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.10, 2,826.39 and 1,451.64 is: 2,003.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.10 : 2,826.39 = 1,451.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.10/2,826.39 = 1,451.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.10x = 2,826.39 × 1,451.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.10x = 4,102,900.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102,900.78/2,048.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.27

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