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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,880.30, 4,309.65 and 2,621.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,880.30, 4,309.65 and 2,621.10 is: 3,921.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,880.30 : 4,309.65 = 2,621.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,880.30/4,309.65 = 2,621.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,880.30x = 4,309.65 × 2,621.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,880.30x = 11,296,023.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,296,023.62/2,880.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.82

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