Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.08, 3,502 and 948
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,335.08, 3,502 and 948 is: 1,421.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,335.08 : 3,502 = 948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,335.08/3,502 = 948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,335.08x = 3,502 × 948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,335.08x = 3,319,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,319,896/2,335.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,421.75
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