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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,820.60, 4,228.76 and 2,205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,820.60, 4,228.76 and 2,205.60 is: 3,306.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,820.60 : 4,228.76 = 2,205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,820.60/4,228.76 = 2,205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,820.60x = 4,228.76 × 2,205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,820.60x = 9,326,953.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,326,953.06/2,820.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.73

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