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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.76, 3,073.05 and 952.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.76, 3,073.05 and 952.74 is: 1,429.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.76 : 3,073.05 = 952.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.76/3,073.05 = 952.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.76x = 3,073.05 × 952.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.76x = 2,927,817.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,817.66/2,048.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.07

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