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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.72, 5,610.42 and 2,948.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.72, 5,610.42 and 2,948.28 is: 4,070.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.72 : 5,610.42 = 2,948.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.72/5,610.42 = 2,948.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.72x = 5,610.42 × 2,948.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.72x = 16,541,089.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,541,089.08/4,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,070.43

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