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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.59, 2,826.21 and 1,263.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.59, 2,826.21 and 1,263.07 is: 1,742.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.59 : 2,826.21 = 1,263.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.59/2,826.21 = 1,263.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.59x = 2,826.21 × 1,263.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.59x = 3,569,701.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569,701.06/2,048.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.52

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