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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,935.61, 2,901.96 and 948.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,935.61, 2,901.96 and 948.12 is: 1,421.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,935.61 : 2,901.96 = 948.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,935.61/2,901.96 = 948.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,935.61x = 2,901.96 × 948.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,935.61x = 2,751,406.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,406.32/1,935.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.47

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