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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.39, 3,762.94 and 2,048.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.39, 3,762.94 and 2,048.48 is: 3,069.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.39 : 3,762.94 = 2,048.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.39/3,762.94 = 2,048.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.39x = 3,762.94 × 2,048.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.39x = 7,708,307.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,708,307.33/2,511.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.34

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