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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.92, 3,625.20 and 2,256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.92, 3,625.20 and 2,256.80 is: 3,378.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.92 : 3,625.20 = 2,256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.92/3,625.20 = 2,256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.92x = 3,625.20 × 2,256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.92x = 8,181,351.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,181,351.36/2,421.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.04

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