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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.56, 4,053.92 and 2,185.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.56, 4,053.92 and 2,185.60 is: 3,278.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.56 : 4,053.92 = 2,185.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.56/4,053.92 = 2,185.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.56x = 4,053.92 × 2,185.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.56x = 8,860,247.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,860,247.55/2,702.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.46

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