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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971.28, 4,452.77 and 2,530.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971.28, 4,452.77 and 2,530.24 is: 3,791.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971.28 : 4,452.77 = 2,530.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971.28/4,452.77 = 2,530.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971.28x = 4,452.77 × 2,530.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971.28x = 11,266,571.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,266,571.96/2,971.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.82

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