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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.12, 4,421.10 and 867.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.12, 4,421.10 and 867.59 is: 1,301.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.12 : 4,421.10 = 867.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.12/4,421.10 = 867.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.12x = 4,421.10 × 867.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.12x = 3,835,702.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,835,702.15/2,948.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.07

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