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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.39, 3,396.66 and 948.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.39, 3,396.66 and 948.66 is: 1,421.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.39 : 3,396.66 = 948.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.39/3,396.66 = 948.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.39x = 3,396.66 × 948.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.39x = 3,222,275.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,275.48/2,266.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.77

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