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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.44, 4,232.16 and 2,044.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.44, 4,232.16 and 2,044.80 is: 3,060.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.44 : 4,232.16 = 2,044.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.44/4,232.16 = 2,044.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.44x = 4,232.16 × 2,044.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.44x = 8,653,920.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,653,920.77/2,827.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.69

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