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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.52, 4,048.46 and 943.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.52, 4,048.46 and 943.32 is: 1,415.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.52 : 4,048.46 = 943.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.52/4,048.46 = 943.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.52x = 4,048.46 × 943.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.52x = 3,818,993.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,818,993.29/2,698.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.22

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