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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.52, 3,154.50 and 948.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.52, 3,154.50 and 948.36 is: 1,422.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.52 : 3,154.50 = 948.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.52/3,154.50 = 948.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.52x = 3,154.50 × 948.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.52x = 2,991,601.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,601.62/2,102.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.86

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