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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.91, 4,068.49 and 1,829.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.91, 4,068.49 and 1,829.45 is: 2,524.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.91 : 4,068.49 = 1,829.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.91/4,068.49 = 1,829.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.91x = 4,068.49 × 1,829.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.91x = 7,443,099.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,443,099.03/2,948.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.02

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