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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.10, 4,422.96 and 2,333.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.10, 4,422.96 and 2,333.85 is: 3,501.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.10 : 4,422.96 = 2,333.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.10/4,422.96 = 2,333.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.10x = 4,422.96 × 2,333.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.10x = 10,322,525.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,322,525.20/2,948.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.42

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