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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.40, 4,421.16 and 1,716.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.40, 4,421.16 and 1,716.24 is: 2,573.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.40 : 4,421.16 = 1,716.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.40/4,421.16 = 1,716.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.40x = 4,421.16 × 1,716.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.40x = 7,587,771.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,587,771.64/2,948.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573.52

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