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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,948.08, 2,916.40 and 1,021.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,948.08, 2,916.40 and 1,021.44 is: 1,529.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,948.08 : 2,916.40 = 1,021.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,948.08/2,916.40 = 1,021.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,948.08x = 2,916.40 × 1,021.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,948.08x = 2,978,927.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,927.62/1,948.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.16

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