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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.16, 4,056.43 and 948.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.16, 4,056.43 and 948.93 is: 1,423.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.16 : 4,056.43 = 948.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.16/4,056.43 = 948.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.16x = 4,056.43 × 948.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.16x = 3,849,268.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849,268.12/2,704.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.46

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