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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.46, 4,442.96 and 2,439.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.46, 4,442.96 and 2,439.91 is: 3,676.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.46 : 4,442.96 = 2,439.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.46/4,442.96 = 2,439.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.46x = 4,442.96 × 2,439.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.46x = 10,840,422.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,840,422.53/2,948.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.64

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