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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.02, 3,614.13 and 948.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.02, 3,614.13 and 948.38 is: 1,422.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.02 : 3,614.13 = 948.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.02/3,614.13 = 948.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.02x = 3,614.13 × 948.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.02x = 3,427,550.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,427,550.54/2,410.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.21

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