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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.92, 4,280.86 and 2,280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.92, 4,280.86 and 2,280.44 is: 3,420.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.92 : 4,280.86 = 2,280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.92/4,280.86 = 2,280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.92x = 4,280.86 × 2,280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.92x = 9,762,244.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,762,244.38/2,853.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.64

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