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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.01, 4,064.49 and 2,240.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.01, 4,064.49 and 2,240.61 is: 3,089.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.01 : 4,064.49 = 2,240.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.01/4,064.49 = 2,240.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.01x = 4,064.49 × 2,240.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.01x = 9,106,936.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,106,936.94/2,948.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.18

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