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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.82, 4,404.88 and 2,358.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.82, 4,404.88 and 2,358.01 is: 3,530.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.82 : 4,404.88 = 2,358.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.82/4,404.88 = 2,358.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.82x = 4,404.88 × 2,358.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.82x = 10,386,759.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,386,759.54/2,941.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.73

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