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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.75, 3,615.12 and 948.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.75, 3,615.12 and 948.96 is: 1,423.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.75 : 3,615.12 = 948.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.75/3,615.12 = 948.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.75x = 3,615.12 × 948.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.75x = 3,430,604.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,604.28/2,409.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.63

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