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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.67, 4,541.92 and 948.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.67, 4,541.92 and 948.05 is: 1,421.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.67 : 4,541.92 = 948.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.67/4,541.92 = 948.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.67x = 4,541.92 × 948.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.67x = 4,305,942.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305,942.18/3,028.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.73

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