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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.88, 4,219.26 and 2,048.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.88, 4,219.26 and 2,048.68 is: 3,074.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.88 : 4,219.26 = 2,048.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.88/4,219.26 = 2,048.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.88x = 4,219.26 × 2,048.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.88x = 8,643,913.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,643,913.58/2,811.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.07

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