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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,880.40, 4,320.60 and 2,189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,880.40, 4,320.60 and 2,189.20 is: 3,283.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,880.40 : 4,320.60 = 2,189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,880.40/4,320.60 = 2,189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,880.40x = 4,320.60 × 2,189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,880.40x = 9,458,657.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,458,657.52/2,880.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.80

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