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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.17, 3,067.26 and 948.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.17, 3,067.26 and 948.48 is: 1,422.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.17 : 3,067.26 = 948.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.17/3,067.26 = 948.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.17x = 3,067.26 × 948.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.17x = 2,909,234.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,909,234.76/2,045.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.49

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