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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.27, 4,068.62 and 1,622.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.27, 4,068.62 and 1,622.07 is: 2,238.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.27 : 4,068.62 = 1,622.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.27/4,068.62 = 1,622.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.27x = 4,068.62 × 1,622.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.27x = 6,599,586.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,599,586.44/2,948.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.46

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