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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.16, 3,612.14 and 948.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.16, 3,612.14 and 948.36 is: 1,422.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.16 : 3,612.14 = 948.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.16/3,612.14 = 948.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.16x = 3,612.14 × 948.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.16x = 3,425,609.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,609.09/2,408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.50

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