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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.20, 4,336.80 and 2,810.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.20, 4,336.80 and 2,810.20 is: 4,215.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.20 : 4,336.80 = 2,810.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.20/4,336.80 = 2,810.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.20x = 4,336.80 × 2,810.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.20x = 12,187,275.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,187,275.36/2,891.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215.30

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