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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.80, 4,049.40 and 2,213.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.80, 4,049.40 and 2,213.20 is: 3,315.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.80 : 4,049.40 = 2,213.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.80/4,049.40 = 2,213.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.80x = 4,049.40 × 2,213.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.80x = 8,962,132.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,962,132.08/2,702.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.87

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