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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.78, 4,232.36 and 948.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.78, 4,232.36 and 948.44 is: 1,422.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.78 : 4,232.36 = 948.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.78/4,232.36 = 948.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.78x = 4,232.36 × 948.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.78x = 4,014,139.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014,139.52/2,822.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.05

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