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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,066.93, 4,233.58 and 1,948.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,066.93, 4,233.58 and 1,948.49 is: 2,689.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,066.93 : 4,233.58 = 1,948.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,066.93/4,233.58 = 1,948.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,066.93x = 4,233.58 × 1,948.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,066.93x = 8,249,088.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,249,088.29/3,066.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,689.69

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