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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.63, 4,423.69 and 1,099.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.63, 4,423.69 and 1,099.80 is: 1,649.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.63 : 4,423.69 = 1,099.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.63/4,423.69 = 1,099.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.63x = 4,423.69 × 1,099.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.63x = 4,865,186.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,865,186.04/2,948.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.98

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