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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.28, 4,054.64 and 948.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.28, 4,054.64 and 948.02 is: 1,421.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.28 : 4,054.64 = 948.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.28/4,054.64 = 948.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.28x = 4,054.64 × 948.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.28x = 3,843,879.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843,879.81/2,703.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.93

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