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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.99, 3,073.45 and 878

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.99, 3,073.45 and 878 is: 1,316.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.99 : 3,073.45 = 878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.99/3,073.45 = 878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.99x = 3,073.45 × 878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.99x = 2,698,489.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,489.10/2,048.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.99

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