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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,880.80, 4,312.99 and 2,651.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,880.80, 4,312.99 and 2,651.16 is: 3,969.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,880.80 : 4,312.99 = 2,651.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,880.80/4,312.99 = 2,651.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,880.80x = 4,312.99 × 2,651.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,880.80x = 11,434,426.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,434,426.57/2,880.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.18

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