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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.55, 4,446.97 and 2,348.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.55, 4,446.97 and 2,348.53 is: 3,527.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.55 : 4,446.97 = 2,348.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.55/4,446.97 = 2,348.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.55x = 4,446.97 × 2,348.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.55x = 10,443,825.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,443,825.47/2,960.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.66

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