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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.60, 3,315.84 and 2,405.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.60, 3,315.84 and 2,405.60 is: 3,315.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.60 : 3,315.84 = 2,405.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.60/3,315.84 = 2,405.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.60x = 3,315.84 × 2,405.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.60x = 7,976,584.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,976,584.70/2,405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.84

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