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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.09, 4,068.33 and 1,621.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.09, 4,068.33 and 1,621.77 is: 2,238.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.09 : 4,068.33 = 1,621.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.09/4,068.33 = 1,621.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.09x = 4,068.33 × 1,621.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.09x = 6,597,895.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,597,895.54/2,948.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.03

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