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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.24, 4,460.52 and 2,628.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.24, 4,460.52 and 2,628.24 is: 3,938.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.24 : 4,460.52 = 2,628.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.24/4,460.52 = 2,628.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.24x = 4,460.52 × 2,628.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.24x = 11,723,317.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,723,317.08/2,976.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.97

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