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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.76, 3,366.72 and 948.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.76, 3,366.72 and 948.16 is: 1,421.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.76 : 3,366.72 = 948.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.76/3,366.72 = 948.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.76x = 3,366.72 × 948.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.76x = 3,192,189.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,189.24/2,245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.43

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