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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.33, 4,425.57 and 1,306.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.33, 4,425.57 and 1,306.01 is: 1,960.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.33 : 4,425.57 = 1,306.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.33/4,425.57 = 1,306.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.33x = 4,425.57 × 1,306.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.33x = 5,779,849.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,779,849.74/2,948.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.38

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