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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.60, 3,801.60 and 2,212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.60, 3,801.60 and 2,212.80 is: 3,325.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.60 : 3,801.60 = 2,212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.60/3,801.60 = 2,212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.60x = 3,801.60 × 2,212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.60x = 8,412,180.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,412,180.48/2,529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.50

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