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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.25, 3,073.08 and 878.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.25, 3,073.08 and 878.21 is: 1,317.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.25 : 3,073.08 = 878.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.25/3,073.08 = 878.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.25x = 3,073.08 × 878.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.25x = 2,698,794.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,794.22/2,048.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.61

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