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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.48, 4,059.32 and 2,348.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.48, 4,059.32 and 2,348.99 is: 3,238.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.48 : 4,059.32 = 2,348.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.48/4,059.32 = 2,348.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.48x = 4,059.32 × 2,348.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.48x = 9,535,280.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,535,280.19/2,944.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.36

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