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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.50, 3,071.43 and 879.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.50, 3,071.43 and 879.26 is: 1,318.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.50 : 3,071.43 = 879.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.50/3,071.43 = 879.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.50x = 3,071.43 × 879.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.50x = 2,700,593.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,593.22/2,048.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.33

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