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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.80, 4,213.20 and 2,262.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.80, 4,213.20 and 2,262.05 is: 3,393.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.80 : 4,213.20 = 2,262.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.80/4,213.20 = 2,262.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.80x = 4,213.20 × 2,262.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.80x = 9,530,469.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,530,469.06/2,808.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.08

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