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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.78, 4,629.51 and 2,048.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.78, 4,629.51 and 2,048.10 is: 3,070.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.78 : 4,629.51 = 2,048.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.78/4,629.51 = 2,048.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.78x = 4,629.51 × 2,048.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.78x = 9,481,699.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,481,699.43/3,087.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.72

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