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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.91, 4,421.99 and 2,024.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.91, 4,421.99 and 2,024.61 is: 3,035.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.91 : 4,421.99 = 2,024.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.91/4,421.99 = 2,024.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.91x = 4,421.99 × 2,024.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.91x = 8,952,795.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,952,795.05/2,948.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.97

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