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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.35, 4,423.44 and 1,713.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.35, 4,423.44 and 1,713.15 is: 2,570.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.35 : 4,423.44 = 1,713.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.35/4,423.44 = 1,713.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.35x = 4,423.44 × 1,713.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.35x = 7,578,008.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,578,008.21/2,948.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.25

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