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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052, 2,828.88 and 1,463.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052, 2,828.88 and 1,463.88 is: 2,018.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052 : 2,828.88 = 1,463.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052/2,828.88 = 1,463.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052x = 2,828.88 × 1,463.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052x = 4,141,140.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,141,140.85/2,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.10

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