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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.82, 4,543.74 and 948.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.82, 4,543.74 and 948.41 is: 1,422.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.82 : 4,543.74 = 948.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.82/4,543.74 = 948.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.82x = 4,543.74 × 948.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.82x = 4,309,324.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,309,324.90/3,028.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.78

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