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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.73, 4,419.44 and 1,487.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.73, 4,419.44 and 1,487.08 is: 2,228.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.73 : 4,419.44 = 1,487.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.73/4,419.44 = 1,487.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.73x = 4,419.44 × 1,487.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.73x = 6,572,060.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,572,060.84/2,948.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.78

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