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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.28, 2,827.20 and 1,303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.28, 2,827.20 and 1,303.04 is: 1,797.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.28 : 2,827.20 = 1,303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.28/2,827.20 = 1,303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.28x = 2,827.20 × 1,303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.28x = 3,683,954.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,683,954.69/2,049.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.68

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