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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.40, 4,047.08 and 2,609.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.40, 4,047.08 and 2,609.44 is: 3,581.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.40 : 4,047.08 = 2,609.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.40/4,047.08 = 2,609.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.40x = 4,047.08 × 2,609.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.40x = 10,560,612.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,560,612.44/2,948.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.81

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