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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.56, 4,302.60 and 2,408.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.56, 4,302.60 and 2,408.40 is: 3,603.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.56 : 4,302.60 = 2,408.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.56/4,302.60 = 2,408.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.56x = 4,302.60 × 2,408.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.56x = 10,362,381.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,362,381.84/2,875.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.60

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