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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.10, 4,068.46 and 1,621.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.10, 4,068.46 and 1,621.88 is: 2,238.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.10 : 4,068.46 = 1,621.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.10/4,068.46 = 1,621.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.10x = 4,068.46 × 1,621.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.10x = 6,598,553.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,598,553.90/2,948.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.24

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