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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.80, 3,071.06 and 952.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.80, 3,071.06 and 952.26 is: 1,427.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.80 : 3,071.06 = 952.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.80/3,071.06 = 952.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.80x = 3,071.06 × 952.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.80x = 2,924,447.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,447.60/2,048.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.40

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