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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,205.80, 10,808.16 and 2,275.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,205.80, 10,808.16 and 2,275.60 is: 3,413.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,205.80 : 10,808.16 = 2,275.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,205.80/10,808.16 = 2,275.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,205.80x = 10,808.16 × 2,275.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,205.80x = 24,595,048.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,595,048.90/7,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.23

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