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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.61, 4,068.39 and 1,770.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.61, 4,068.39 and 1,770.06 is: 2,442.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.61 : 4,068.39 = 1,770.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.61/4,068.39 = 1,770.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.61x = 4,068.39 × 1,770.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.61x = 7,201,294.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,201,294.40/2,948.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.27

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