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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.60, 4,068.99 and 1,622.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.60, 4,068.99 and 1,622.28 is: 2,238.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.60 : 4,068.99 = 1,622.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.60/4,068.99 = 1,622.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.60x = 4,068.99 × 1,622.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.60x = 6,601,041.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,601,041.10/2,948.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.71

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