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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.82, 3,178.12 and 948.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.82, 3,178.12 and 948.40 is: 1,421.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.82 : 3,178.12 = 948.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.82/3,178.12 = 948.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.82x = 3,178.12 × 948.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.82x = 3,014,129.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,129.01/2,119.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.88

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