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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.49, 4,064.84 and 2,352.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.49, 4,064.84 and 2,352.99 is: 3,243.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.49 : 4,064.84 = 2,352.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.49/4,064.84 = 2,352.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.49x = 4,064.84 × 2,352.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.49x = 9,564,516.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,564,516.11/2,948.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.87

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