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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.28, 3,731.40 and 948.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.28, 3,731.40 and 948.28 is: 1,422.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.28 : 3,731.40 = 948.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.28/3,731.40 = 948.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.28x = 3,731.40 × 948.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.28x = 3,538,411.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,538,411.99/2,487.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.60

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