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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.55, 3,066.82 and 948.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.55, 3,066.82 and 948.77 is: 1,423.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.55 : 3,066.82 = 948.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.55/3,066.82 = 948.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.55x = 3,066.82 × 948.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.55x = 2,909,689.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,909,689.11/2,044.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.15

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