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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.13, 3,069.27 and 876.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.13, 3,069.27 and 876.51 is: 1,313.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.13 : 3,069.27 = 876.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.13/3,069.27 = 876.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.13x = 3,069.27 × 876.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.13x = 2,690,245.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,245.85/2,048.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.51

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