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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,935.56, 4,048.74 and 2,494.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,935.56, 4,048.74 and 2,494.92 is: 3,441.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,935.56 : 4,048.74 = 2,494.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,935.56/4,048.74 = 2,494.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,935.56x = 4,048.74 × 2,494.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,935.56x = 10,101,282.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,101,282.40/2,935.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.01

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