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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.60, 4,268.40 and 2,519.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.60, 4,268.40 and 2,519.20 is: 3,778.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.60 : 4,268.40 = 2,519.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.60/4,268.40 = 2,519.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.60x = 4,268.40 × 2,519.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.60x = 10,752,953.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,752,953.28/2,845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.80

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