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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.32, 4,170.84 and 2,360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.32, 4,170.84 and 2,360.48 is: 3,520.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.32 : 4,170.84 = 2,360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.32/4,170.84 = 2,360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.32x = 4,170.84 × 2,360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.32x = 9,845,184.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,845,184.40/2,796.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.76

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