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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,880.60, 4,320.90 and 2,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,880.60, 4,320.90 and 2,005.80 is: 3,008.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,880.60 : 4,320.90 = 2,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,880.60/4,320.90 = 2,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,880.60x = 4,320.90 × 2,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,880.60x = 8,666,861.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,666,861.22/2,880.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.70

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