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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.33, 4,058.19 and 2,445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.33, 4,058.19 and 2,445.32 is: 3,365.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.33 : 4,058.19 = 2,445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.33/4,058.19 = 2,445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.33x = 4,058.19 × 2,445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.33x = 9,923,583.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,923,583.32/2,948.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.83

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