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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.80, 3,912.24 and 2,053.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.80, 3,912.24 and 2,053.60 is: 2,828.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.80 : 3,912.24 = 2,053.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.80/3,912.24 = 2,053.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.80x = 3,912.24 × 2,053.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.80x = 8,034,176.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,034,176.06/2,840.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.14

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