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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.12, 4,301.28 and 2,424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.12, 4,301.28 and 2,424 is: 3,631.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.12 : 4,301.28 = 2,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.12/4,301.28 = 2,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.12x = 4,301.28 × 2,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.12x = 10,426,302.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,426,302.72/2,871.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.44

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