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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.77, 3,073.17 and 952.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.77, 3,073.17 and 952.84 is: 1,429.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.77 : 3,073.17 = 952.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.77/3,073.17 = 952.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.77x = 3,073.17 × 952.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.77x = 2,928,223.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,223.94/2,048.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.26

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