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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.40, 4,019.10 and 948.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.40, 4,019.10 and 948.20 is: 1,422.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.40 : 4,019.10 = 948.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.40/4,019.10 = 948.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.40x = 4,019.10 × 948.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.40x = 3,810,910.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,810,910.62/2,679.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.30

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