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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.34, 4,055.04 and 948.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.34, 4,055.04 and 948.27 is: 1,422.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.34 : 4,055.04 = 948.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.34/4,055.04 = 948.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.34x = 4,055.04 × 948.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.34x = 3,845,272.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,845,272.78/2,703.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.42

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