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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.93, 4,422.36 and 1,306.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.93, 4,422.36 and 1,306.62 is: 1,959.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.93 : 4,422.36 = 1,306.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.93/4,422.36 = 1,306.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.93x = 4,422.36 × 1,306.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.93x = 5,778,344.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,778,344.02/2,948.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.47

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