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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.16, 3,066.66 and 948.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.16, 3,066.66 and 948.24 is: 1,423.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.16 : 3,066.66 = 948.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.16/3,066.66 = 948.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.16x = 3,066.66 × 948.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.16x = 2,907,929.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,929.68/2,043.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.25

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