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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.60, 4,370.10 and 2,484.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.60, 4,370.10 and 2,484.60 is: 3,722.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.60 : 4,370.10 = 2,484.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.60/4,370.10 = 2,484.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.60x = 4,370.10 × 2,484.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.60x = 10,857,950.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,857,950.46/2,916.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.81

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