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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,813.48, 4,212.64 and 2,640.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,813.48, 4,212.64 and 2,640.32 is: 3,953.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,813.48 : 4,212.64 = 2,640.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,813.48/4,212.64 = 2,640.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,813.48x = 4,212.64 × 2,640.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,813.48x = 11,122,717.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,122,717.64/2,813.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.37

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