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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.83, 4,048.09 and 943.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.83, 4,048.09 and 943.29 is: 1,414.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.83 : 4,048.09 = 943.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.83/4,048.09 = 943.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.83x = 4,048.09 × 943.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.83x = 3,818,522.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,818,522.82/2,698.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.88

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