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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,520.40, 12,780.60 and 2,280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,520.40, 12,780.60 and 2,280.40 is: 3,420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,520.40 : 12,780.60 = 2,280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,520.40/12,780.60 = 2,280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,520.40x = 12,780.60 × 2,280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,520.40x = 29,144,880.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,144,880.24/8,520.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.60

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