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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.49, 4,068.90 and 1,622.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.49, 4,068.90 and 1,622.28 is: 2,238.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.49 : 4,068.90 = 1,622.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.49/4,068.90 = 1,622.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.49x = 4,068.90 × 1,622.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.49x = 6,600,895.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,600,895.09/2,948.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.74

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