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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.80, 3,667.80 and 2,124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.80, 3,667.80 and 2,124.80 is: 3,182.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.80 : 3,667.80 = 2,124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.80/3,667.80 = 2,124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.80x = 3,667.80 × 2,124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.80x = 7,793,341.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,793,341.44/2,448.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.51

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