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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.56, 3,921.72 and 2,180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.56, 3,921.72 and 2,180.72 is: 3,006.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.56 : 3,921.72 = 2,180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.56/3,921.72 = 2,180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.56x = 3,921.72 × 2,180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.56x = 8,552,173.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,552,173.24/2,844.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.50

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