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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.40, 2,825.90 and 1,207.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.40, 2,825.90 and 1,207.62 is: 1,665.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.40 : 2,825.90 = 1,207.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.40/2,825.90 = 1,207.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.40x = 2,825.90 × 1,207.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.40x = 3,412,613.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,412,613.36/2,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.99

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