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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,816.64, 4,207.80 and 2,240.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,816.64, 4,207.80 and 2,240.16 is: 3,346.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,816.64 : 4,207.80 = 2,240.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,816.64/4,207.80 = 2,240.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,816.64x = 4,207.80 × 2,240.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,816.64x = 9,426,145.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,426,145.25/2,816.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.59

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