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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.18, 4,066.22 and 2,151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.18, 4,066.22 and 2,151.38 is: 2,967.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.18 : 4,066.22 = 2,151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.18/4,066.22 = 2,151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.18x = 4,066.22 × 2,151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.18x = 8,747,999.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,747,999.93/2,948.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,967.25

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