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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,972.64, 4,452.48 and 2,837.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,972.64, 4,452.48 and 2,837.28 is: 4,249.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,972.64 : 4,452.48 = 2,837.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,972.64/4,452.48 = 2,837.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,972.64x = 4,452.48 × 2,837.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,972.64x = 12,632,932.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,632,932.45/2,972.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.74

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