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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.64, 4,082.65 and 1,885.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.64, 4,082.65 and 1,885.28 is: 2,829.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.64 : 4,082.65 = 1,885.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.64/4,082.65 = 1,885.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.64x = 4,082.65 × 1,885.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.64x = 7,696,923.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,696,923.87/2,720.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.09

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