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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.60, 4,254.56 and 2,652.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.60, 4,254.56 and 2,652.80 is: 3,994.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.60 : 4,254.56 = 2,652.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.60/4,254.56 = 2,652.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.60x = 4,254.56 × 2,652.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.60x = 11,286,496.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,286,496.77/2,825.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.37

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