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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.40, 4,211.28 and 1,344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.40, 4,211.28 and 1,344.80 is: 2,018.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.40 : 4,211.28 = 1,344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.40/4,211.28 = 1,344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.40x = 4,211.28 × 1,344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.40x = 5,663,329.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,663,329.34/2,806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.01

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