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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.11, 4,542.17 and 948.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.11, 4,542.17 and 948.13 is: 1,422.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.11 : 4,542.17 = 948.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.11/4,542.17 = 948.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.11x = 4,542.17 × 948.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.11x = 4,306,582.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,306,582.43/3,028.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.20

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