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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.52, 4,412.34 and 2,542.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.52, 4,412.34 and 2,542.44 is: 3,804.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.52 : 4,412.34 = 2,542.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.52/4,412.34 = 2,542.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.52x = 4,412.34 × 2,542.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.52x = 11,218,109.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,218,109.71/2,948.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.66

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