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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.11, 3,071.86 and 1,007.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.11, 3,071.86 and 1,007.83 is: 1,511.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.11 : 3,071.86 = 1,007.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.11/3,071.86 = 1,007.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.11x = 3,071.86 × 1,007.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.11x = 3,095,902.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095,902.46/2,048.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.59

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