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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,972.40, 4,458.60 and 2,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,972.40, 4,458.60 and 2,732.40 is: 4,098.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,972.40 : 4,458.60 = 2,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,972.40/4,458.60 = 2,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,972.40x = 4,458.60 × 2,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,972.40x = 12,182,678.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,182,678.64/2,972.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.60

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