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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.97, 3,068.63 and 1,353.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.97, 3,068.63 and 1,353.91 is: 2,027.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.97 : 3,068.63 = 1,353.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.97/3,068.63 = 1,353.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.97x = 3,068.63 × 1,353.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.97x = 4,154,650.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154,650.99/2,048.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.68

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