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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.08, 4,457.45 and 2,449.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.08, 4,457.45 and 2,449.54 is: 3,691.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.08 : 4,457.45 = 2,449.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.08/4,457.45 = 2,449.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.08x = 4,457.45 × 2,449.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.08x = 10,918,702.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,918,702.07/2,958.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.14

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