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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.83, 4,412.33 and 2,595.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.83, 4,412.33 and 2,595.77 is: 3,884.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.83 : 4,412.33 = 2,595.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.83/4,412.33 = 2,595.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.83x = 4,412.33 × 2,595.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.83x = 11,453,358.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,453,358.80/2,948.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.04

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