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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.60, 4,329.60 and 2,476.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.60, 4,329.60 and 2,476.80 is: 3,711.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.60 : 4,329.60 = 2,476.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.60/4,329.60 = 2,476.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.60x = 4,329.60 × 2,476.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.60x = 10,723,553.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,723,553.28/2,889.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.09

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