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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.10, 3,072.15 and 954.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.10, 3,072.15 and 954.60 is: 1,431.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.10 : 3,072.15 = 954.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.10/3,072.15 = 954.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.10x = 3,072.15 × 954.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.10x = 2,932,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,674.39/2,048.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.90

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