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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.48, 3,073.80 and 895.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.48, 3,073.80 and 895.04 is: 1,343.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.48 : 3,073.80 = 895.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.48/3,073.80 = 895.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.48x = 3,073.80 × 895.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.48x = 2,751,173.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,173.95/2,048.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.03

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