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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.80, 3,613.26 and 948.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.80, 3,613.26 and 948.20 is: 1,421.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.80 : 3,613.26 = 948.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.80/3,613.26 = 948.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.80x = 3,613.26 × 948.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.80x = 3,426,093.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,426,093.13/2,409.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.73

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