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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.25, 3,072.39 and 1,123.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.25, 3,072.39 and 1,123.65 is: 1,685.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.25 : 3,072.39 = 1,123.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.25/3,072.39 = 1,123.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.25x = 3,072.39 × 1,123.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.25x = 3,452,291.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,452,291.02/2,048.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.48

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