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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.60, 2,828.10 and 1,209.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.60, 2,828.10 and 1,209.57 is: 1,669.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.60 : 2,828.10 = 1,209.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.60/2,828.10 = 1,209.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.60x = 2,828.10 × 1,209.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.60x = 3,420,789.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,420,789.08/2,048.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.81

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