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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.80, 4,015.98 and 2,241.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.80, 4,015.98 and 2,241.84 is: 3,362.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.80 : 4,015.98 = 2,241.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.80/4,015.98 = 2,241.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.80x = 4,015.98 × 2,241.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.80x = 9,003,184.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,003,184.60/2,677.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.16

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