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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.66, 4,425.26 and 1,541.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.66, 4,425.26 and 1,541.69 is: 2,313.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.66 : 4,425.26 = 1,541.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.66/4,425.26 = 1,541.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.66x = 4,425.26 × 1,541.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.66x = 6,822,349.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,822,349.25/2,948.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.72

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