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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.81, 3,942.78 and 2,048.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.81, 3,942.78 and 2,048.11 is: 3,074.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.81 : 3,942.78 = 2,048.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.81/3,942.78 = 2,048.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.81x = 3,942.78 × 2,048.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.81x = 8,075,247.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,075,247.15/2,626.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.16

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