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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.78, 4,541.88 and 948.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.78, 4,541.88 and 948.22 is: 1,421.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.78 : 4,541.88 = 948.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.78/4,541.88 = 948.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.78x = 4,541.88 × 948.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.78x = 4,306,701.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,306,701.45/3,028.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.93

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