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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.60, 4,401.60 and 2,524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.60, 4,401.60 and 2,524.80 is: 3,783.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.60 : 4,401.60 = 2,524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.60/4,401.60 = 2,524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.60x = 4,401.60 × 2,524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.60x = 11,113,159.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,113,159.68/2,937.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.07

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