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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.68, 4,069.44 and 1,622.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.68, 4,069.44 and 1,622.58 is: 2,239.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.68 : 4,069.44 = 1,622.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.68/4,069.44 = 1,622.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.68x = 4,069.44 × 1,622.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.68x = 6,602,991.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,602,991.96/2,948.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.30

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