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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.13, 4,412.07 and 2,326.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.13, 4,412.07 and 2,326.59 is: 3,481.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.13 : 4,412.07 = 2,326.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.13/4,412.07 = 2,326.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.13x = 4,412.07 × 2,326.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.13x = 10,265,077.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,265,077.94/2,948.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.89

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