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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.06, 4,422.70 and 1,216.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.06, 4,422.70 and 1,216.69 is: 1,825.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.06 : 4,422.70 = 1,216.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.06/4,422.70 = 1,216.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.06x = 4,422.70 × 1,216.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.06x = 5,381,045.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,381,045.33/2,948.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.28

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