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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.44, 3,176.38 and 948.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.44, 3,176.38 and 948.22 is: 1,421.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.44 : 3,176.38 = 948.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.44/3,176.38 = 948.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.44x = 3,176.38 × 948.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.44x = 3,011,907.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,907.04/2,118.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.76

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