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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.04, 3,628.80 and 2,280.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.04, 3,628.80 and 2,280.96 is: 3,424.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.04 : 3,628.80 = 2,280.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.04/3,628.80 = 2,280.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.04x = 3,628.80 × 2,280.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.04x = 8,277,147.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,277,147.65/2,417.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.50

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