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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.31, 4,068.70 and 1,622.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.31, 4,068.70 and 1,622.03 is: 2,238.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.31 : 4,068.70 = 1,622.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.31/4,068.70 = 1,622.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.31x = 4,068.70 × 1,622.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.31x = 6,599,553.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,599,553.46/2,948.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.42

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