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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.60, 4,122.90 and 2,424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.60, 4,122.90 and 2,424.60 is: 3,636.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.60 : 4,122.90 = 2,424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.60/4,122.90 = 2,424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.60x = 4,122.90 × 2,424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.60x = 9,996,383.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,996,383.34/2,748.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.90

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