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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.26, 3,073.43 and 877.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.26, 3,073.43 and 877.95 is: 1,317.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.26 : 3,073.43 = 877.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.26/3,073.43 = 877.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.26x = 3,073.43 × 877.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.26x = 2,698,298.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,298.11/2,048.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.36

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