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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.48, 4,191.24 and 2,448.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.48, 4,191.24 and 2,448.98 is: 3,670.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.48 : 4,191.24 = 2,448.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.48/4,191.24 = 2,448.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.48x = 4,191.24 × 2,448.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.48x = 10,264,262.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,264,262.94/2,796.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.42

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