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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.06, 3,361.68 and 2,074.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.06, 3,361.68 and 2,074.17 is: 3,085.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.06 : 3,361.68 = 2,074.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.06/3,361.68 = 2,074.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.06x = 3,361.68 × 2,074.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.06x = 6,972,695.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,972,695.81/2,260.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.18

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