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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.66, 4,472.24 and 2,544.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.66, 4,472.24 and 2,544.79 is: 3,809.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.66 : 4,472.24 = 2,544.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.66/4,472.24 = 2,544.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.66x = 4,472.24 × 2,544.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.66x = 11,380,911.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,380,911.63/2,987.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.31

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