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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.80, 4,374.76 and 2,497.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.80, 4,374.76 and 2,497.24 is: 3,750.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.80 : 4,374.76 = 2,497.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.80/4,374.76 = 2,497.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.80x = 4,374.76 × 2,497.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.80x = 10,924,825.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,924,825.66/2,912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.63

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