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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,820.08, 4,221.72 and 2,523.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,820.08, 4,221.72 and 2,523.44 is: 3,777.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,820.08 : 4,221.72 = 2,523.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,820.08/4,221.72 = 2,523.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,820.08x = 4,221.72 × 2,523.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,820.08x = 10,653,257.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,653,257.12/2,820.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.64

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