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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,678.86, 4,018.80 and 948.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,678.86, 4,018.80 and 948.70 is: 1,423.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,678.86 : 4,018.80 = 948.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,678.86/4,018.80 = 948.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,678.86x = 4,018.80 × 948.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,678.86x = 3,812,635.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,812,635.56/2,678.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.23

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