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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.87, 4,152.48 and 2,280.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.87, 4,152.48 and 2,280.71 is: 3,420.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.87 : 4,152.48 = 2,280.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.87/4,152.48 = 2,280.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.87x = 4,152.48 × 2,280.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.87x = 9,470,602.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,470,602.66/2,768.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.39

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