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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.16, 4,068.50 and 1,621.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.16, 4,068.50 and 1,621.89 is: 2,238.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.16 : 4,068.50 = 1,621.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.16/4,068.50 = 1,621.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.16x = 4,068.50 × 1,621.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.16x = 6,598,651.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,598,651.36/2,948.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.22

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