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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.52, 4,342.40 and 2,518.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.52, 4,342.40 and 2,518.72 is: 3,761.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.52 : 4,342.40 = 2,518.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.52/4,342.40 = 2,518.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.52x = 4,342.40 × 2,518.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.52x = 10,937,289.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,937,289.73/2,907.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.72

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