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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.24, 3,381 and 2,122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.24, 3,381 and 2,122 is: 3,174.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.24 : 3,381 = 2,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.24/3,381 = 2,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.24x = 3,381 × 2,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.24x = 7,174,482
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,174,482/2,260.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,174.21

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