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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.24, 3,960.24 and 1,821.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.24, 3,960.24 and 1,821.92 is: 2,513.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.24 : 3,960.24 = 1,821.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.24/3,960.24 = 1,821.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.24x = 3,960.24 × 1,821.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.24x = 7,215,240.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,215,240.46/2,870.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.81

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