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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.60, 4,241.40 and 2,525.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.60, 4,241.40 and 2,525.20 is: 3,787.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.60 : 4,241.40 = 2,525.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.60/4,241.40 = 2,525.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.60x = 4,241.40 × 2,525.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.60x = 10,710,383.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,710,383.28/2,827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.80

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