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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.52, 3,268.92 and 948.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.52, 3,268.92 and 948.84 is: 1,422.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.52 : 3,268.92 = 948.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.52/3,268.92 = 948.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.52x = 3,268.92 × 948.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.52x = 3,101,682.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,101,682.05/2,180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.45

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