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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.07, 4,054.28 and 948.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.07, 4,054.28 and 948.33 is: 1,422.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.07 : 4,054.28 = 948.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.07/4,054.28 = 948.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.07x = 4,054.28 × 948.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.07x = 3,844,795.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,844,795.35/2,702.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.91

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