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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.57, 2,828.19 and 1,351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.57, 2,828.19 and 1,351.16 is: 1,865.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.57 : 2,828.19 = 1,351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.57/2,828.19 = 1,351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.57x = 2,828.19 × 1,351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.57x = 3,821,323.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821,323.06/2,048.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.37

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