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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,935.17, 4,048.79 and 2,348.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,935.17, 4,048.79 and 2,348.73 is: 3,239.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,935.17 : 4,048.79 = 2,348.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,935.17/4,048.79 = 2,348.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,935.17x = 4,048.79 × 2,348.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,935.17x = 9,509,502.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,509,502.79/2,935.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.85

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