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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.92, 3,619.20 and 2,252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.92, 3,619.20 and 2,252.80 is: 3,372.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.92 : 3,619.20 = 2,252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.92/3,619.20 = 2,252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.92x = 3,619.20 × 2,252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.92x = 8,153,333.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,153,333.76/2,417.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.04

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