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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.83, 2,826.80 and 1,263.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.83, 2,826.80 and 1,263.13 is: 1,742.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.83 : 2,826.80 = 1,263.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.83/2,826.80 = 1,263.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.83x = 2,826.80 × 1,263.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.83x = 3,570,607.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570,607.24/2,048.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.76

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