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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.20, 3,925.80 and 2,260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.20, 3,925.80 and 2,260.80 is: 3,391.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.20 : 3,925.80 = 2,260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.20/3,925.80 = 2,260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.20x = 3,925.80 × 2,260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.20x = 8,875,448.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,875,448.64/2,617.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.20

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