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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.72, 3,560.40 and 1,824.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.72, 3,560.40 and 1,824.24 is: 2,739.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.72 : 3,560.40 = 1,824.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.72/3,560.40 = 1,824.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.72x = 3,560.40 × 1,824.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.72x = 6,495,024.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,495,024.10/2,370.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.68

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