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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.92, 3,609.44 and 948.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.92, 3,609.44 and 948.10 is: 1,421.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.92 : 3,609.44 = 948.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.92/3,609.44 = 948.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.92x = 3,609.44 × 948.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.92x = 3,422,092.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,422,092.02/2,407.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.18

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