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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.29, 3,070.32 and 951.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.29, 3,070.32 and 951.76 is: 1,426.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.29 : 3,070.32 = 951.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.29/3,070.32 = 951.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.29x = 3,070.32 × 951.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.29x = 2,922,207.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,207.76/2,048.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.66

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