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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,048.48, 6,072.72 and 2,104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,048.48, 6,072.72 and 2,104.48 is: 3,156.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,048.48 : 6,072.72 = 2,104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,048.48/6,072.72 = 2,104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,048.48x = 6,072.72 × 2,104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,048.48x = 12,779,917.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,779,917.79/4,048.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.72

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