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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.12, 4,044.24 and 2,277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.12, 4,044.24 and 2,277.12 is: 3,429.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.12 : 4,044.24 = 2,277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.12/4,044.24 = 2,277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.12x = 4,044.24 × 2,277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.12x = 9,209,219.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,209,219.79/2,685.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.72

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