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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,560.84, 4,913.60 and 2,442.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,560.84, 4,913.60 and 2,442.72 is: 3,370.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,560.84 : 4,913.60 = 2,442.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,560.84/4,913.60 = 2,442.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,560.84x = 4,913.60 × 2,442.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,560.84x = 12,002,548.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,002,548.99/3,560.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.71

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