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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.23, 3,064.23 and 948.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.23, 3,064.23 and 948.51 is: 1,422.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.23 : 3,064.23 = 948.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.23/3,064.23 = 948.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.23x = 3,064.23 × 948.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.23x = 2,906,452.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,906,452.80/2,043.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.48

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