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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.82, 2,827.32 and 1,252.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.82, 2,827.32 and 1,252.14 is: 1,727.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.82 : 2,827.32 = 1,252.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.82/2,827.32 = 1,252.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.82x = 2,827.32 × 1,252.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.82x = 3,540,193.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,193.40/2,048.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.92

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