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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,440.07, 4,747.61 and 1,948.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,440.07, 4,747.61 and 1,948.05 is: 2,688.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,440.07 : 4,747.61 = 1,948.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,440.07/4,747.61 = 1,948.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,440.07x = 4,747.61 × 1,948.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,440.07x = 9,248,586.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,248,586.53/3,440.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,688.49

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