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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.92, 3,940.32 and 2,219.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.92, 3,940.32 and 2,219.84 is: 3,330.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.92 : 3,940.32 = 2,219.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.92/3,940.32 = 2,219.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.92x = 3,940.32 × 2,219.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.92x = 8,746,879.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,746,879.95/2,625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.98

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