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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.88, 4,424.28 and 1,410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.88, 4,424.28 and 1,410 is: 2,115.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.88 : 4,424.28 = 1,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.88/4,424.28 = 1,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.88x = 4,424.28 × 1,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.88x = 6,238,234.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,238,234.80/2,948.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.46

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