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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.60, 3,727.04 and 2,065.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.60, 3,727.04 and 2,065.60 is: 3,082.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.60 : 3,727.04 = 2,065.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.60/3,727.04 = 2,065.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.60x = 3,727.04 × 2,065.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.60x = 7,698,573.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,698,573.82/2,497.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.39

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