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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.93, 3,817.22 and 1,296.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.93, 3,817.22 and 1,296.23 is: 1,941.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.93 : 3,817.22 = 1,296.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.93/3,817.22 = 1,296.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.93x = 3,817.22 × 1,296.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.93x = 4,947,983.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947,983.96/2,548.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.20

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