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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.18, 2,826.56 and 1,251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.18, 2,826.56 and 1,251.64 is: 1,727.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.18 : 2,826.56 = 1,251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.18/2,826.56 = 1,251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.18x = 2,826.56 × 1,251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.18x = 3,537,822.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,537,822.23/2,048.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.30

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