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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.08, 4,401.56 and 2,598.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.08, 4,401.56 and 2,598.16 is: 3,879.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.08 : 4,401.56 = 2,598.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.08/4,401.56 = 2,598.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.08x = 4,401.56 × 2,598.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.08x = 11,435,957.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,435,957.13/2,948.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.12

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