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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.60, 3,041.12 and 2,071.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.60, 3,041.12 and 2,071.52 is: 2,853.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.60 : 3,041.12 = 2,071.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.60/3,041.12 = 2,071.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.60x = 3,041.12 × 2,071.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.60x = 6,299,740.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,299,740.90/2,207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.66

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