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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,820.80, 4,232.32 and 2,041.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,820.80, 4,232.32 and 2,041.79 is: 3,063.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,820.80 : 4,232.32 = 2,041.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,820.80/4,232.32 = 2,041.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,820.80x = 4,232.32 × 2,041.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,820.80x = 8,641,482.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,641,482.39/2,820.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.48

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