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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.40, 3,336.60 and 2,080.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.40, 3,336.60 and 2,080.40 is: 3,120.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.40 : 3,336.60 = 2,080.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.40/3,336.60 = 2,080.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.40x = 3,336.60 × 2,080.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.40x = 6,941,462.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,941,462.64/2,224.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.60

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