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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,981.60, 4,472.40 and 2,506.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,981.60, 4,472.40 and 2,506.40 is: 3,759.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,981.60 : 4,472.40 = 2,506.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,981.60/4,472.40 = 2,506.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,981.60x = 4,472.40 × 2,506.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,981.60x = 11,209,623.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,209,623.36/2,981.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.60

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