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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,972.40, 4,469.40 and 2,497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,972.40, 4,469.40 and 2,497.20 is: 3,754.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,972.40 : 4,469.40 = 2,497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,972.40/4,469.40 = 2,497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,972.40x = 4,469.40 × 2,497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,972.40x = 11,160,985.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,160,985.68/2,972.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.87

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