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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,648.88, 3,970.08 and 915.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,648.88, 3,970.08 and 915.48 is: 1,372.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,648.88 : 3,970.08 = 915.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,648.88/3,970.08 = 915.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,648.88x = 3,970.08 × 915.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,648.88x = 3,634,528.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,634,528.84/2,648.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.10

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