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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.12, 3,420.24 and 981.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.12, 3,420.24 and 981.60 is: 1,472.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.12 : 3,420.24 = 981.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.12/3,420.24 = 981.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.12x = 3,420.24 × 981.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.12x = 3,357,307.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,307.58/2,280.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.43

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