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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.60, 3,993.60 and 2,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.60, 3,993.60 and 2,281.60 is: 3,418.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.60 : 3,993.60 = 2,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.60/3,993.60 = 2,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.60x = 3,993.60 × 2,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.60x = 9,111,797.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,111,797.76/2,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.29

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