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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.15, 4,058.11 and 2,496.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.15, 4,058.11 and 2,496.98 is: 3,444.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.15 : 4,058.11 = 2,496.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.15/4,058.11 = 2,496.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.15x = 4,058.11 × 2,496.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.15x = 10,133,032.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,133,032.77/2,942.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.10

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