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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.20, 3,907.80 and 2,248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.20, 3,907.80 and 2,248.80 is: 3,373.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.20 : 3,907.80 = 2,248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.20/3,907.80 = 2,248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.20x = 3,907.80 × 2,248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.20x = 8,787,860.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,787,860.64/2,605.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.20

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