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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.22, 4,067.28 and 2,498.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.22, 4,067.28 and 2,498.18 is: 3,446.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.22 : 4,067.28 = 2,498.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.22/4,067.28 = 2,498.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.22x = 4,067.28 × 2,498.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.22x = 10,160,777.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,160,777.21/2,948.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.41

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