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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.40, 3,672.60 and 1,962.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.40, 3,672.60 and 1,962.40 is: 2,943.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.40 : 3,672.60 = 1,962.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.40/3,672.60 = 1,962.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.40x = 3,672.60 × 1,962.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.40x = 7,207,110.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,207,110.24/2,448.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,943.60

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