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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.48, 4,439.34 and 2,494.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.48, 4,439.34 and 2,494.08 is: 3,742.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.48 : 4,439.34 = 2,494.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.48/4,439.34 = 2,494.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.48x = 4,439.34 × 2,494.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.48x = 11,072,069.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,072,069.11/2,958.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.49

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