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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.60, 3,304.80 and 2,365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.60, 3,304.80 and 2,365.20 is: 3,260.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.60 : 3,304.80 = 2,365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.60/3,304.80 = 2,365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.60x = 3,304.80 × 2,365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.60x = 7,816,512.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,816,512.96/2,397.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.14

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