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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.47, 4,054.24 and 948.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.47, 4,054.24 and 948.52 is: 1,421.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.47 : 4,054.24 = 948.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.47/4,054.24 = 948.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.47x = 4,054.24 × 948.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.47x = 3,845,527.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,845,527.72/2,704.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.92

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