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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.06, 3,386.21 and 2,031.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.06, 3,386.21 and 2,031.80 is: 3,044.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.06 : 3,386.21 = 2,031.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.06/3,386.21 = 2,031.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.06x = 3,386.21 × 2,031.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.06x = 6,880,101.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,880,101.48/2,260.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.21

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