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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.80, 6,049.20 and 2,283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.80, 6,049.20 and 2,283.20 is: 3,424.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.80 : 6,049.20 = 2,283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.80/6,049.20 = 2,283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.80x = 6,049.20 × 2,283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.80x = 13,811,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,811,533.44/4,032.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.80

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