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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.20, 4,255.32 and 2,223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.20, 4,255.32 and 2,223.92 is: 3,330.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.20 : 4,255.32 = 2,223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.20/4,255.32 = 2,223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.20x = 4,255.32 × 2,223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.20x = 9,463,491.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,463,491.25/2,841.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.81

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