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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.23, 4,068.46 and 1,621.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.23, 4,068.46 and 1,621.92 is: 2,238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.23 : 4,068.46 = 1,621.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.23/4,068.46 = 1,621.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.23x = 4,068.46 × 1,621.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.23x = 6,598,733.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,598,733.93/2,948.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.20

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