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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.86, 3,069.19 and 1,318.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.86, 3,069.19 and 1,318.95 is: 1,975.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.86 : 3,069.19 = 1,318.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.86/3,069.19 = 1,318.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.86x = 3,069.19 × 1,318.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.86x = 4,048,109.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,048,109.80/2,048.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.79

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