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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.12, 4,068.30 and 1,621.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.12, 4,068.30 and 1,621.81 is: 2,238.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.12 : 4,068.30 = 1,621.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.12/4,068.30 = 1,621.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.12x = 4,068.30 × 1,621.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.12x = 6,597,999.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,597,999.45/2,948.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.04

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