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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971.68, 4,458 and 2,428.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971.68, 4,458 and 2,428.80 is: 3,643.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971.68 : 4,458 = 2,428.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971.68/4,458 = 2,428.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971.68x = 4,458 × 2,428.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971.68x = 10,827,590.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,827,590.40/2,971.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.59

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