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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.26, 2,831.51 and 2,048.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.26, 2,831.51 and 2,048.68 is: 2,811.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.26 : 2,831.51 = 2,048.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.26/2,831.51 = 2,048.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.26x = 2,831.51 × 2,048.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.26x = 5,800,857.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,800,857.91/2,063.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,811.50

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