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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.98, 4,044.81 and 2,048.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.98, 4,044.81 and 2,048.86 is: 3,076.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.98 : 4,044.81 = 2,048.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.98/4,044.81 = 2,048.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.98x = 4,044.81 × 2,048.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.98x = 8,287,249.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,287,249.42/2,693.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.21

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