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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.89, 4,071.93 and 2,633.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.89, 4,071.93 and 2,633.60 is: 3,636.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.89 : 4,071.93 = 2,633.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.89/4,071.93 = 2,633.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.89x = 4,071.93 × 2,633.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.89x = 10,723,834.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,723,834.85/2,948.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.57

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