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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,880.27, 3,975.08 and 1,701.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,880.27, 3,975.08 and 1,701.45 is: 2,348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,880.27 : 3,975.08 = 1,701.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,880.27/3,975.08 = 1,701.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,880.27x = 3,975.08 × 1,701.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,880.27x = 6,763,391.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,763,391.36/2,880.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.18

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