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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.62, 4,021.29 and 948.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.62, 4,021.29 and 948.66 is: 1,423.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.62 : 4,021.29 = 948.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.62/4,021.29 = 948.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.62x = 4,021.29 × 948.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.62x = 3,814,836.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,814,836.97/2,680.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.12

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