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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.64, 3,614.88 and 948.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.64, 3,614.88 and 948.76 is: 1,423.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.64 : 3,614.88 = 948.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.64/3,614.88 = 948.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.64x = 3,614.88 × 948.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.64x = 3,429,653.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,429,653.55/2,409.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.31

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