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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.60, 4,076.40 and 2,328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.60, 4,076.40 and 2,328.80 is: 3,493.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.60 : 4,076.40 = 2,328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.60/4,076.40 = 2,328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.60x = 4,076.40 × 2,328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.60x = 9,493,120.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,493,120.32/2,717.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.20

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