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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.80, 5,012.70 and 2,807.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.80, 5,012.70 and 2,807.20 is: 4,210.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.80 : 5,012.70 = 2,807.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.80/5,012.70 = 2,807.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.80x = 5,012.70 × 2,807.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.80x = 14,071,651.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,071,651.44/3,341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.80

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