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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.48, 2,826.66 and 1,209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.48, 2,826.66 and 1,209.44 is: 1,668.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.48 : 2,826.66 = 1,209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.48/2,826.66 = 1,209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.48x = 2,826.66 × 1,209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.48x = 3,418,675.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,675.67/2,048.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.88

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