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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,120.72, 4,310.38 and 2,466.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,120.72, 4,310.38 and 2,466.24 is: 3,406.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,120.72 : 4,310.38 = 2,466.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,120.72/4,310.38 = 2,466.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,120.72x = 4,310.38 × 2,466.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,120.72x = 10,630,431.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,630,431.57/3,120.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.40

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