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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.09, 4,460.28 and 2,562.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.09, 4,460.28 and 2,562.45 is: 3,840.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.09 : 4,460.28 = 2,562.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.09/4,460.28 = 2,562.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.09x = 4,460.28 × 2,562.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.09x = 11,429,244.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,429,244.49/2,976.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.36

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