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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.48, 2,864.64 and 1,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.48, 2,864.64 and 1,248 is: 1,721.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.48 : 2,864.64 = 1,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.48/2,864.64 = 1,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.48x = 2,864.64 × 1,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.48x = 3,575,070.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575,070.72/2,076.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.70

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