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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.30, 4,418.60 and 2,252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.30, 4,418.60 and 2,252.40 is: 3,375.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.30 : 4,418.60 = 2,252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.30/4,418.60 = 2,252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.30x = 4,418.60 × 2,252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.30x = 9,952,454.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,952,454.64/2,948.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.66

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