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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,877.76, 7,316.80 and 2,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,877.76, 7,316.80 and 2,280 is: 3,420.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,877.76 : 7,316.80 = 2,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,877.76/7,316.80 = 2,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,877.76x = 7,316.80 × 2,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,877.76x = 16,682,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,682,304/4,877.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.07

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