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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.60, 4,383.60 and 2,493.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.60, 4,383.60 and 2,493.60 is: 3,736.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.60 : 4,383.60 = 2,493.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.60/4,383.60 = 2,493.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.60x = 4,383.60 × 2,493.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.60x = 10,930,944.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,930,944.96/2,925.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.31

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