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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.17, 3,399.06 and 948.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.17, 3,399.06 and 948.80 is: 1,423.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.17 : 3,399.06 = 948.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.17/3,399.06 = 948.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.17x = 3,399.06 × 948.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.17x = 3,225,035.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,035.40/2,265.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.75

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