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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.32, 4,068.70 and 1,621.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.32, 4,068.70 and 1,621.99 is: 2,238.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.32 : 4,068.70 = 1,621.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.32/4,068.70 = 1,621.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.32x = 4,068.70 × 1,621.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.32x = 6,599,376.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,599,376.49/2,948.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.35

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