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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.80, 3,697.20 and 2,525.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.80, 3,697.20 and 2,525.28 is: 3,482.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.80 : 3,697.20 = 2,525.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.80/3,697.20 = 2,525.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.80x = 3,697.20 × 2,525.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.80x = 9,336,465.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,336,465.22/2,680.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.72

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