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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.32, 4,440.58 and 2,524.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.32, 4,440.58 and 2,524.74 is: 3,787.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.32 : 4,440.58 = 2,524.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.32/4,440.58 = 2,524.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.32x = 4,440.58 × 2,524.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.32x = 11,211,309.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,211,309.95/2,960.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.20

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