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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.18, 3,067.29 and 948.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.18, 3,067.29 and 948.94 is: 1,423.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.18 : 3,067.29 = 948.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.18/3,067.29 = 948.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.18x = 3,067.29 × 948.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.18x = 2,910,666.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910,666.50/2,045.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.18

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