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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.52, 3,614.28 and 948.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.52, 3,614.28 and 948.82 is: 1,423.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.52 : 3,614.28 = 948.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.52/3,614.28 = 948.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.52x = 3,614.28 × 948.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.52x = 3,429,301.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,429,301.15/2,409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.23

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