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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.22, 4,068.60 and 1,621.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.22, 4,068.60 and 1,621.98 is: 2,238.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.22 : 4,068.60 = 1,621.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.22/4,068.60 = 1,621.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.22x = 4,068.60 × 1,621.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.22x = 6,599,187.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,599,187.83/2,948.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.36

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