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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.50, 3,067.40 and 948.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.50, 3,067.40 and 948.92 is: 1,424.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.50 : 3,067.40 = 948.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.50/3,067.40 = 948.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.50x = 3,067.40 × 948.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.50x = 2,910,704.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910,704.24/2,043.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.38

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